The old adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” seems to be true. This common fruit is a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition. Here are five facts to ensure this fruit becomes the apple of your eye. Apples are in season now and they are a relatively inexpensive fruit. Plus they don’t lose much of the nutritional punch if they are stored for long periods of time, making them a perfect autumnal fruit. They travel well, too – throw one into your

bag in the morning for a snack later in the day. A medium apple contains three grams of fiber, which is 10 percent of your daily recommended intake. Eating 30 grams of fiber per day has been shown to decrease your risk of developing ovarian cancer. Apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber . This means they’ll help decrease your LDL cholesterol (the bad kind) as well as help keep you regular.

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5 Things: Apples