Are apples bad for you?

Apples have long been a popular choice for those who are trying to lose weight. They are a healthy option with a sweet flavor. A medium-sized apple contains about 95 calories, along with healthy fiber which helps to lower cholesterol and prevent various diseases. read more

If you eat other foods besides apples, this caloric allotment for fruit alone is too much, and is likely to tip the scale or inhibit weight loss. Apple Benefits. The benefits of apples are plentiful. The average small apple contains 5 grams of healthy fiber. read more

Apples contain both high levels of sugar (as do grapes), and cyanide, in their pips. Eating an apple a day can actually affect your teeth and cause erosion. Apples' pips contain Amygdalin a sugar and cyanide compound that ingested in small amounts is easy to deal with, but which can cause death. read more