Thursday, May 29, 2008

An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away ?



An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away ?!

TRUE ! Apples contain lots of nutritional value.

A medium sized apple only has about 80 calories, no cholesterol and no fat. They help..

- Reduce the risk of cancer...

- Reduce high blood pressure and heart disease because of their low sodium...

- The vitamin A in them help strengthen vision and help bone and tooth development...

InTeReStiNg FaCtS >>

__Apples are made up of 25% air which means they can float.

__The apple peel is actually a layer of wax preserving the apple to keep it crisp and fresh.

__7500 varieties of apples are grown around the world

__Two thirds of the fibre in apples are found in its skin.

__October is national appple month.

__ An apple cleans your teeth and nourishes your gums.

__Two apples are equivelant to one glass of water to quench your thirst.

__An apple contains about 80% to 85% water.

__Apples are part of the rose family.

__The world record for the largest apple picked is three pounds !

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