5 Of The Healthiest Apples You Can Eat

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00:00Five of the healthiest apples you can eat. Apples, with over 7,500 varieties worldwide,

00:07differ in texture, taste and benefits. Familiar types like Pink Lady and Granny Smith are used

00:13in cooking. Experts focus on specific traits to determine optimal health benefits.

00:22Research shows red-skinned apples, such as Red Delicious, are rich in anthocyanidins,

00:28polyphenols, flavonoids, epicatechin, fluoridzin, and have the highest calcium content.

00:38Renetta canidus, yellow-green apples with a sweet tart taste, are rich in proanthocyanidins.

00:44These compounds are linked to heart health by reducing bad cholesterol,

00:48triglycerides, and combating atherosclerosis, a condition of artery plaque buildup.

00:53Honey crisps, famed for their crunch and sweetness, contain 18 phenolic compounds.

01:02Rich in prokyanidin B1 and B2, these apples improve oral health by reducing salivary

01:08bacterial viability, akin to brushing teeth, according to a 2022 study, enhancing general

01:14dental benefits. Golden Delicious apples are high in carotenoids, reducing heart disease and cancer

01:23risks. They also contain zinc, potassium, and iron, enhancing their nutritional value,

01:30as noted by Healthline.

01:35Granny Smith apples, known for their tartness and bright green skin,

01:38contain 16 grams of sugar and malic acid, aiding digestion. Dietitian Karen Ansell suggests

01:46prioritizing reduced processed foods over apple sugar content.