Harvest Time Orchards
36116 128th St
Twin Lakes WI 53181
262-877-4831 |
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Fresh Apples: Nutrition Facts
Apples are:
- fat free;
- saturated fat free;
- sodium free;
- cholesterol free; and
- an excellent source of fiber.
- Apples are a rich source of phytonutrient
(plant-based) antioxidants.
- Apples and apple juice are two of the best sources
of the mineral boron, which may promote bone health.
- Apples contain natural fruit sugars, mostly in the
form of fructose.
- Because of apples' high fiber content, the fruit's
natural sugars are slowly released into the blood stream, helping maintain
steady blood sugar levels.
Federally approved health claims for apples:
- Fiber-containing fruits and cancer: Low fat
diets rich in fiber-containing fruits, vegetables, and grain products may
reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many
factors. Apples are an excellent source of fiber.
- Fiber-containing fruits and the risk of
coronary heart disease: Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol and rich
in fruits, vegetables, and grain products that contain some types of dietary
fiber, particularly soluble fiber, may reduce the risk of heart disease, a
disease associated with many factors. Apples are naturally fat-free, saturated
fat-free, and cholesterol-free, and are an excellent source of fiber.
- Fat and cancer: Eating a healthful diet low
in fat may help reduce the risk of some types of cancers. Development of cancer
is associated with many factors, including what you eat. Apples are naturally
fat-free.
- Saturated fat and cholesterol and heart
disease: While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated
fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease. Apples are naturally
fat-free and cholesterol-free.
- Sodium and hypertension: Diets low in sodium
may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many
factors. Apples are naturally sodium-free.
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Serving Size: 1 medium apple
(154
g, 5.5 oz.)
| Calories |
80 |
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| Calories from Fat |
0 |
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% Daily
Value* |
| Total Fat |
0g |
0% |
| Saturated Fat |
0g |
0% |
| Cholesterol |
0g |
0% |
| Sodium |
0mg |
0% |
| Potassium |
170mg |
5% |
| Total Carbohydrate |
22g |
7% |
| Dietary Fiber |
5g |
20% |
| Sugars |
16g |
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| Vitamin A |
|
2% |
| Vitamin C |
|
8% |
| Calcium |
|
0% |
| Iron |
|
2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your
calorie needs.
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Apples and Dieting
 "Don't eat this, don't eat that." That's how most people perceive diets - too much work, not enough fun and flavor. Are you looking for a positive, fun-for-everyone way to promote healthy eating? Then "5 A Day" is the nutrition education program for you!
Co-sponsored by the Produce for Better Health Foundation and the National Cancer Institute, the 5 A Day program educates consumers about the federal Food Guide Pyramid's recommendation that we eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day - two servings of fruit, and three servings of vegetables - for our better health. In fact, of all the food groups in the Pyramid, fruits and veggies are among the only foods that consumers are being encouraged to eat more, rather than less, of.
Apples are a natural part of any 5 A Day nutrition education promotion! Fresh apples, and processed apple foods like unsweetened applesauce and 100% apple juice or cider, are deliciously convenient ways to get on your way to 5 A Day.
US Apple offers
a wealth of information in their Web site to help you incorporate apples
in your 5 A Day nutrition education activities. Get on your way to 5 A
Day, with apples - for your better health!
Information provided by US Apple
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