Eating apples at least twice per week can decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes by twenty-three percent. Apples are packed with flavonoids, antioxidants, and fiber. Apples are thought to reduce the risk not only of diabetes, but also cancer, heart disease and hypertension. The apple skin contains most of the antioxidants and fiber, so be sure to consume it. While some people worry about pesticides on the skin, some experts claim that laboratories only find minute levels of pesticide residue on apple skins. However, be cautious not to consume too many apple seeds as they contain the powerful poison cyanide, which can be fatal if too many are consumed.
