The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. Apples grow on small, deciduous trees. The tree originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have been present in the mythology and religions of many cultures, including Norse, Greek and Christian traditions. In 2010, the fruit’s genome was decoded, leading to new understandings of disease control and selective breeding in apple production.

The apple is certainly the ultimate health food. Because it contains fiber, vitamins and other minerals essential for our body.

Despite the poor image of the apple in the Bible or in stories for children, this fruit has many virtues!

Behind the green skin, yellow or red lies a wealth of benefits. The main benefit is well on its fiber content. The apple does contain more than 2.5 g per 100 g. Is almost five grams of fiber in each apple as you crunch. What to facilitate transit by reducing cravings! This same high fiber limit the absorption of cholesterol and lipids in the intestine.

The apple also contains many vitamins, starting with vitamin C.Hé not, it’s not just the oranges to bring you this valuable element. We find an average of 5 mg per 100 g in apples, but some varieties contain up to 5 times (including Boskoop or russet). But beware, most of the vitamin C is concentrated in the skin. So it is better to wash the peel than to keep the virtues. Other vitamins present: those in group B, essential for the nervous system and muscles.

Finally, the apple will not make you fat: with 40 to 50 kcal per 100 g, you’re ready, it’s not a sin …