Many people prefer eating red apples to green ones because they are usually sweeter.
However, the sweetness or sourness of an apple does not affect how healthy it is.
There are over 7 500 varieties of apples in the world, therefore, National Eat A Red Apple Day encourages people to be healthy and include it as a snack during the day.
Here are a few health benefits of both green and red apples:
Green apples:
• It doesn’t contain cholesterol which can help you maintain your calorie strict diet regime for weight loss.
• Green apple extracts are commonly used in various commercial skin care products.
• It helps you maintain your teeth whiter and healthier.
• Green apples are a good source of Vitamin C which can prevent mouth and stomach ulcers.
Red apples:
• Red apples have anti-cancer compounds.
•They are sweeter and have higher amounts of sugar in them.
• Fibre is found in them which prevents diarrhea and constipation.
• Red apples detoxifies your liver.
Whichever apple you decide to eat, remember it has great health benefits which are good for you.
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