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Apples and health

Sweet but healthy and an excellent source of fibre - find out why an apple a day really might keep the doctor away

  • Apples are an excellent source of fibre, which reduces cholesterol and aids digestion. Ripe apples consist of 80% water and are virtually fat free.

  • Apples contain important minerals such as Potassium, which is needed for regulation of water balance and muscle function.

  • Apples provide a good source of vitamins.

  • One apple equals one portion of the 5 fruit and veg you should try to eat every day.

  • Apples contain 8-14% natural fruit sugar to give you energy the healthy way.

    Take 5 a-day to help prevent cancer
    Poor diet and smoking are two major avoidable causes of cancer and scientist estimate that changes to our eating habits could help prevent around a third of all cancers.

    Vegetables and fruit are particularly good foods to eat to help prevent cancer, as well as protecting against other diseases such as heart disease which why we are advised to eat at least 5 portions of different fruit and veg every day. One apple constitutes a portion of fruit

    Discover more tips on getting your five-a-day and visit www.cancerresearchuk.org for more information on the health benefits of fruit and vegetables.

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