10 Reasons to Eat Apples
3. Apples Are Full of Vitamins and Minerals
According to The World's Healthiest Foods, a non-profit company that provides scientific information on healthy eating, a medium-sized apple contains substantial amounts of:
- folate;
- vitamin C;
- vitamin K;
- alpha- and beta-carotene;
- magnesium;
- manganese; and
- potassium.
2. Apples are a Naturally Sweet Snack
Indulge your sweet tooth with an apple as a crisp snack between meals, a refreshing breakfast treat or a sweet way to end your dinner. The sugars and carbohydrates found in apples are 100 percent natural and are a much healthier alternative to candies or chemical-sweetened foods when you get a sugar craving.