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What's in an apple? Flavor, definitely. A satisfying crunch, for sure. But the nutritional component is what earns it top billing in Juice Plus+ Fruit Blend capsules and chewables.
When it comes to nutritional daily values, a medium-size apple contributes:[1/2]
- 17% of your dietary fiber, which you need for digestion
- 14% of your vitamin C, which supports your immune system
- 6% of your potassium, which is necessary for heart health
- 5% of your vitamin K, which helps you metabolize calcium
Did you know:
- Apples are a member of the rose family. (So are pears and a few other fruits!) [3]
- Apples rank as Americans' 2nd favorite fruit. (What comes in first? Bananas.) [4]
- 2,500+ varieties of apples are grown in the United States. [3]
- Six states list apples as their official fruit: Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia. [4]
Recipe Harvest
Even if you can't get to the orchard, fall is the best time for the orchard to come to you. Here are just a few of the amazing ways apples can work themselves into nearly every sort of dish.
Apple Farro Breakfast Bowl with Cranberries and Hazelnuts
Bright Lentil Salad with Apples, Fennel, and Herbs
Ravioli with Apples and Walnuts
Do you have a recipe that's the apple of your eye? Share it with us in the comments!
1. https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1809/2
2. https://www.juiceplus.com/us/en/jpcommunity.read.html/en/2017/11/cheers-to-the-pomegranate-this-month.html
3. http://www.nyapplecountry.com/about/fun-facts
4. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a25849/apple-facts/