Apples are one of nature's most nutritious fruits.
Apples contain a good amount of vitamins A and C, an important compound that may help keep your cholesterol low, and are chock full of a fiber called pectin. Studies have shown eating this type of fiber may reduce cholesterol as well as play a role in the prevention of certain cancers. Cultivated for at least 3,000 years, apple varieties now number well into the thousands. There are so many types of apples that it can get confusing which one should be used for what purpose. In addition to being nutritious and delicious, apples hide a secret power.