BENEFITS OF APPLE FRUIT

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APPLE

This is a round, edible fruit produced by an apple tree (plant). Apple trees are cultivated worldwide, and the most widely grown species in the GENUS MALUS.

Apples are also known as one of the pome (fleshy) fruits. Apples being harvested differ widely in size, shape, colour, and acidit and nature of yield, but most are fairly round and some shade of red , yellow and green. All types of apples falls in to this three broad classes: cider, cooking, and dessert varieties.
Here in Nigeria, the most consumed is the red apples, the are grown locally in compounds and yards.

LARGEST PRODUCERS

U.S.
China
France
Italy
Turkey

IS IT HEALTHY TO CONSUME APPLES?

This fruit is detected to be about 60 calories each, giving you a lot of nutritional boost for your calorie upcount. You benefit more when it is eaten ,whole, raw and unpeeled.
So, yes it is very safe, okay and health beneficial to consume apples. This is about ripe apples, consuming unripe ones are dangerous, eaten them may result to lip burns as they are very acidic in that stage. As i further researched, consumption of unripe apples may lead to discomfort, particularly in individuals who have sensitive stomachs or are prone to acid reflux and reactions.

HOW TO CONSUME APPLES

Clean and washed apples can be bit into, holding it uprightly, biting the sides consecutively while turning it round gradually.
Apples can also be sliced into different sizes and shapes, then picked with hands, fork or chopsticks.

HOW TO PRESERVE APPLES

Apples can be preserved by Freezing
Drying
Canning
Application of preservations
In Plastic bags and Containers.

THE LIFE SPAN OF AN APPLE TREE

The life span of this fruit tree depends on the following factors:
Region
Soil Texture
Soil Humidity
Soil acidity/alkalinity
Soil Temperature, etc.
The proved estimate of how long apple tree lasts is between 15-20years.

ANCESTRY OF APPLE FRUIT

Botanical name:(Malus domestica), originally from Central Asia.

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF AN APPLE FRUIT

Calories: 94.6

Water: 156 grams

Protein: 0.43 grams

Carbs: 25.1 grams

Sugar: 18.9 grams

Fiber: 4.37 grams

Fat: 0.3 grams

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLE FRUIT

1. It Stabilizes Blood Sugar
2. It Lowers Cholesterol
3. It Reduces Blood Pressure
4. It Eases Inflammation
5. It Boosts your Microbiome
6. It Helps you Live Longer
7. It Satisfies Hunger

This Article is inspired by my love for fruits😊
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