Apples
Research continues to mount on how this "king of fruits" helps to keep the doctor away.
Providing a good source of fiber (including an important soluble fiber called pectin) as well as vitamin C, apples real power may lie in their rich concentration of heart healthy flavonoids including quercetin.
Because apples are on the Dirty Dozen, be sure to always pick organic.
Glycemic Index=38
Glycemic Load=6
Antioxidant Score* (ORAC)=4,275
*Red Delicious, raw with skin
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet
- Excellent Source of:
- Good Source of: Fiber, VitaminC
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Coconut, No Molds, No Citrus, No Pseudograins, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
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Selecting and Storing
Available year-round, apples peak season is from September through November when newly harvested. Buy firm, well-colored apples with a fresh (never musty) fragrance. The skins should be smooth and free of bruises and gouges. Store apples in a cool, dark place. They do well placed in a plastic bag and stored in the refrigerator.
