There are thousands of varieties of Apple, but we only see a few in our stores.
Apples are delicious when eaten raw with their skin on.
The more tart apples ( Granny Smith) are used in cooking. To preserve the maximum amount of vitamins and minerals, cook over a low heat with little or no water.
Numerous studies have shown that eating apples regularly could reduce harmful LDL cholesterol in the body.
Benefits:
The cleansing and blood purifying qualities of apples are highly valued in natural medicine. Apple aid digestion and can remove impurities in the liver.
They are a good source of vitamin C and fibre, if you eat the skin. Although low in calories, apples contain fructose, a simple sugar that is released slowly to supply the body with energy and balance blood sugar levels.
Skin problems and arthritis are said to benefit from eating apples regularly.