Hurray for Apple Season!

here are over 7,500 varieties of apples worldwide. The United States grows 2,500 apple varieties, but just 100 of them are grown commercially. Six states, Washington, New York, Michigan, California, Pennsylvania and Virginia, produce the majority of apple types.
Top 5 Popular Apple Varieties in U.S. Red Delicious Golden Delicious Gala Fuji Granny Smith Other Common Types of Apples Braeburn Cortland  Empire Honeycrisp Jonagold Jonathan McIntosh Pink Lady Rome Beauty York
Red Delicious is the most popular variety in U.S. Best eaten raw! When cooked, it disintegrates and loses most of its flavor. Season: Year Round
The proverb "An apple a day keeps the doctor away.", addressing the health effects of the fruit, dates from 19th century Wales. Research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Compared to many other fruits and vegetables, apples contain relatively low amounts of vitamin C, but are a rich source of other antioxidant compounds. The fiber content, while less than in most other fruits, helps regulate bowel movements and may thus reduce the risk of colon cancer. They may also help with heart disease, weight loss, and controlling cholesterol. The fiber contained in apples reduces cholesterol by preventing reabsorption, and like most fruits and vegetables, they are bulky for their caloric content. This is why I like apples so much. They helped me to lose a lot of weight while on the Omni Drops® diet, too!