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cherries, peaches, pears, raspberries, and almonds. Foods in the Rose family are simply too
diverse in their nutrient value to allow for any one single recommendation about the
number of servings that we should consume from this family on a weekly basis. However,
when focusing specifically on apples, several anti-cancer studies show daily intake of this
fruit to provide better anti-cancer benefits than lesser amounts. So there may be some truth
to that old phrase, «An apple a day keeps the doctor away!» Still, we don't recommend that
everyone eat one apple on a daily basis, given the wide variety of available fruits and the
nutritional uniqueness of each type. But we do recommend that everyone eat at least 2-3
whole fresh fruits per day, or the equivalent of 2-3 cups' worth of fresh fruit. Within this
framework, if apples are a type of
fruit that you strongly prefer, there would be nothing
wrong with consuming one on a daily basis, and you may get some special health benefits
by doing so.
Nutrients in Apple 1.00 small (182.00 grams). Nutrient % Daily Value:
fiber
17.4%, vitamin C 13.9%, Calories (94) 5%.
Individual Concerns. Apples and Pesticide Residues.
According to the
Environmental Working Group's 2012 report «Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce»,
apples are among the 12 foods on which pesticide residues have been most frequently
found. Therefore, individuals wanting to avoid pesticide-associated health risks may want
to avoid consumption of apples unless they are grown organically. Individuals willing to
accept some level of pesticide-associated health risks may decide to consume non-organic
apples. Under those circumstances we recommend thoroughly
rinsing the entire apple
under a stream of pure running water while gently scrubbing the skin with a natural bristle
brush for 10-15 seconds.
If you do purchase non-organic apples, you may want to ask your grocer about the
kind of wax used to protect the apple's surface during storage or shipping. Carnauba wax
(from the carnauba palm tree), beeswax, and shellac (from the lac beetle) are preferable to
petroleum-based waxes, which contain solvent residues or wood resins.
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damage to human gastric epithelial cells in vitro and to rat gastric mucosa in vivo. 2005
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