🍎 Apple
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PureHealthness Editorial Team · Health writers & reviewers
📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| Botanical family | Rosaceae (rose family — with pears, plums, cherries, strawberries) |
|---|---|
| Season | Year-round |
| Best for | Snacking & weight control (fibre + water); Heart health (soluble fibre pectin lowers LDL); Constipation (with the peel); Blood sugar control (moderate GI, fibre slows spikes) |
💊 Vitamins & nutrients (with sources)
- Vitamin C (moderate, mostly in the peel)
- Fibre — 1 medium apple ≈ 4g (17% of daily need)
- Potassium (mild)
- Quercetin — an antioxidant linked to lung & heart health
🧭 Best used for
- Snacking & weight control (fibre + water)
- Heart health (soluble fibre pectin lowers LDL)
- Constipation (with the peel)
- Blood sugar control (moderate GI, fibre slows spikes)
🏷️ Appears in the guides for
Constipation guide · Anemia (iron) guide · Heart & Blood Pressure guide · Diabetes-friendly guide
🤰 Pregnancy note: Excellent: safe, hydrating, fibre helps pregnancy constipation. Wash well, keep the peel. Apples also settle nausea for some women.
⚠️ Safety: Seeds contain a cyanide compound — never chew or crush them (harmless if swallowed whole). Core removed for young children.
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