Fruit # 5 Apples

A study has shown that an apple a day leads to a 28% reduced risk of diabetes.

Apples are high in fiber and low in calories, providing a sufficient energy level and vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants.

Apples are also a rich source of polyphenols, an important group of antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds that protect your cells from free radicals — harmful molecules that contribute to the development of chronic conditions, like heart disease and cancer.

They may also help improve heart health and lower cholesterol.

Apples contain pectin, a type of fiber that acts as a prebiotic. This means it feeds your gut microbiota, which is the good bacteria in your gut.

One medium 200-gram apple offers the following nutrients

• Calories: 104

• Carbs: 28 grams

• Fiber: 5 grams

• Vitamin C: 10% of the Daily Value (DV)

• Copper: 6% of the DV

• Potassium: 5% of the DV

• Vitamin K: 4% of the DV