US News & World Report: “An Apple a Day Can Keep Your Doctor and Dentist at Bay”
(10/23/15) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake writes about the health benefits that apples offer.
Expert quote:
“Apples are a good source of a group of phytochemicals, called polyphenols, which have been shown to help decrease the risk of getting heart disease. Apples are also rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that can help lower your blood cholesterol levels. A high blood cholesterol level can increase your risk of heart disease.”