If reduced risk for several chronic diseases and abundant nutrients and nutritional benefits help keep the doctor away, research indicates that apples easily meet that criteria. Apples are a standout food to prevent disease and promote health, and they’re most in season and at the peak of their flavor in the United States during autumn.
However, there are red flag issues with apples most people are not aware of. Apples are consistently on the Environmental Working Group’s list of produce items with the highest concentrations of harmful pesticides, and some apples on the market are now genetically modified, which a significant percentage of the population wants to avoid….