Naturally sweet and fun to eat. Fiber in an apple has been linked to help reduce serum cholesterol levels. Numerous studies have shown a link between high consumption of fruits and vegetables with a lower risk in different cancers. The cool nights of late August and early September trigger the change in the enzymes of the apple skin to change the color from green to red. An apple's primary nutritional benefit is in the pectin and fiber.
Apples contain as much fiber as a whole bowl of most popular cereals.
Other important natural chemicals called flovonoids, may play a role in prevention of certain cancers and heart disease. An apple tree begins to blossom and bear fruit in as few as 3 years, depending on the variety and rootstock. Generally speaking, it is 8-10 years before a commercial orchard begins to reach full production and begins giving the grower a return on investment. D.C. Apples provide bulk in the diet for the proper functioning of the body's digestive and regulatory systems. Pectin and hemicellulose and the acid-base ratio contribute to this.