Washington Apples in Chennai
May 02,
2014: Washington Apples are special ‘Superfruits’, which are affordable and
portable, packed with powerful disease-fighting nutrients and health benefits.
They have properties that no other fruit have and their benefits have been
proven overtime.
Apples
are one of the most popular and frequently consumed fruits in the world. Its
unique and amazing health benefits are difficult to overlook. Apples are rich
in vitamins, minerals, and other elements. Eating apples can help in preventing
major diseases.
Talking
about the health benefits of Washington
Apples, Geetu Amarnani, Mumbai-based
dietician, commented, “Washington
apples have a lot of nutrients which are needed by the body. Packed with
nutrients, vitamins, minerals and healthy dietary fiber, they are good choices
any time of day. They are absolutely free from fat and cholesterol. Apples are
a delicious source of dietary fiber, which helps in digestion and promotes
weight loss. This wonderful fruit
certainly have great benefits which are indeed a key for good health.”
Apples
have 84% of water, which keep your body hydrated. It not only satisfies your
hunger but also satisfy your thirst as well. Apples are low in calories, fat
free, sodium free, cholesterol free and full of fiber. Apples contain
immune-boosting Vitamin C, which is important for growth and repair of the body
tissues like healing cuts and wounds and keeps teeth and gums healthy. USDA has
recommended about two cups of fruit everyday for most of the adults, which
helps in meeting your daily fruit intake. So if you snack one medium apple a
day, you are halfway to meeting your daily fruit intake.
According
to the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics,
apples are loaded with powerful anti-oxidant quercetin, which is found
predominantly in the skin of the apple. It is a phytochemical with
anti-inflammatory and heart – protecting qualities and also reduces the growth
and spread of cancer cells. Dietary fiber from apple helps reduce blood
cholesterol levels and might lower the risk of heart disease, obesity and Type
2 diabetes. Fiber aids in bowel function and helps to reduce constipation.
So what are you waiting
for? Treat yourself to a Washington apple today!
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About the Washington
Apple Commission
The Washington Apple Commission is an industry
initiated self-governing body made up of apple growers and packers from Washington . The
Commission is responsible for product promotion, advertising and development of
international markets of Washington Apples. The Commission coordinates an
international marketing program consisting of trade and consumer promotion,
public relations and advertising to promote and expand world-wide demand for
Washington Apples.
About the SCS Group
The SCS Group is an agribusiness-consulting firm
specializing in marketing, international trade and communications strategy
related to food, beverage and agricultural products. The firm has been a
pioneer in nutrition-based marketing in the country. The SCS Group represents
the Washington Apple Commission in
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