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Nutrition Facts
Flavonoids
are naturally occurring plant compounds that have antioxidant properties. Nova
Scotia apples are a good source of flavonoids.
A crisp, crunchy Nova Scotia apple
is a delicious, healthy snack food packaged in its own edible wrapping! An
average apple has about 80 calories and contains no fat or sodium!
Great taste, great nutrition! Crisp, firm Nova Scotia apples are a natural energy booster containing 21 g of total carbohydrate, or 77% of the daily requirement. In addition, apples contain Vitamin C and potassium.
An average Nova Scotia apple
contains more fibre than a bowl of oatmeal or most brands of cold cereal and is
an excellent source of dietary fiber. Eighty percent of the fiber in apples is
soluble fiber, which may aid in the reduction of blood cholesterol levels. One
apple has 5 grams of fiber.
Apples provide boron, an essential
element that helps make bones healthy and strong, and strong bones help prevent
osteoporosis.
Eat Healthy
An average
apple has about 80 calories, is high in dietary fibre and is sodium free. As a
source of Vitamin C, the average apple provides you with 11% of the recommended
daily intake.* (* This information follows Health and Welfare Canada regulations
and Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada guidelines for nutrition claims.)
Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommends 4 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
Canadians consume an average of 86
apples annually.