Apple

Apple

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Apples are one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, the tree is small and deciduous, reaching 5-12 m tall, with a broad, often densely twiggy crown. The fruit matures in autumn, and is typically 5-9 cm diameter (rarely up to 15 cm). The center of the fruit contains five carpels arranged in a five-point star, each carpel containing one to three seeds.

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Like many fruits, apples contain Vitamin C as well as a host of other antioxidant compounds, which may reduce the risk of cancer by preventing DNA damage. 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, as they do not have any cholesterol, have fiber (which reduces cholesterol by preventing re-absorption), and are bulky for their caloric content like most fruits and vegetables