Washington Apples Packed With Unmatchable Benefits

New Delhi, May 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

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 fruits 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 satisfies your thirst. 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 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 India.

Media Contact: Sonia Sarin, [email protected], +91-124-4344500, GM - PR & Communications, SCS Agribusiness Consultatnts Pvt Ltd