“An apple a day” is no longer just a familiar adage as modern science is providing more and more proof of the positive health aspects of apples and apple products, and other fresh fruits as well. While the study of apples' health benefits is still in very early stages, research to date suggests that apples and apple nutrients may play a role in promoting human health in a number of ways, including:

• promoting cardiovascular health by lowering LDL cholesterol and inhibiting LDL oxidation, and reducing the risk of certain types of stroke;
• maintaining a healthy weight, as part of a low-fat, fiber-rich diet;
• promoting lung health, by countering the effects of oxidative damage;
• promoting prostate, liver and colon health, by inhibiting the growth of related cancer tumors;
• promoting bone health, by providing a good source of the dietary mineral boron.

Please consult your personal physician or nutrition consultant for specific diet and lifestyle advice to promote your better health and quality of life. And make apples, apple products and other fresh fruits a part of your "5 A Day" eating plan!

For more detailed information on apple and fresh fruit health benefits, please visit the apple consumer informations links to the left.