Not only are apples low in calories and high in fiber, but nutritionists and scientists are finding that apples can prevent health problems or at least reduce health risk our bodies face everyday.  Studies have found:

 Apples help prevent cardiovascular disease and heart disease.

Apples  improve lung fucntion because they contain antioxidants.

Apples are high in fiber, about 80% of the fiber which reduces cholesterol.  The remaining 20% is insoluble fiber which may help prevent cancers.

Potassium is found in apples, this is important in regulating blood pressure.

Apples have no fat, cholesterol or sodium!

Apples contain vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and many other helpful nutrients.