1. Apples lower cholesterol
1 medium apple = 4 grams of fiber
2. They keep you full
Fiber keeps your fuller longer and the fiber in an apple provides you with enough fiber without a lot of calories
3. Apples may keep you slim
An apple's peel has ursolic acid. This is linked to a lower risk of obesity in mice; it boosts calorie burn and increases muscle and brown fat
4. They can help breathing problems
Eating five or more apples a week is linked with better lung function, probably due to the antioxidant quercetin
5. Apples boost your immune system
Apples are a good source of system-boosting vitamin C
6. Apples may fight cancer
Studies done on apples found a chemical can help prevent colon, liver, and breast cancer
7. They decrease the risk of diabetes
Apples, pears and blueberries were linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of the antioxidants, anthocyanins in these fruits
8. They are good for your brain!
Eating apples could increase your acetylcholine production which communicates between nerve cells. This could help your memory and lower chances of developing Alzheimer's
Information taken from: http://www.shape.com/weight-loss/food-weight-loss/8-health-benefits-apples
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