For a low-calorie snack that’s packed with vitamin C, try an apple

Published 5:00 am Thursday, October 16, 2008

You know the old saying about apples and doctors. What you may not know is how eating apples can benefit your health. Apples have a generous amount of fiber, which help keep cholesterol in check, among other things. They also have a high amount of vitamin C, an antioxidant that plays a major role in collagen formation. With just 80 calories in a medium apple, it’s a healthy, low-calorie snack.

Watch out: Apples are among the foods that contain the highest amounts of pesticide residue, according to the Environmental Working Group. If that concerns you, buy organic.

How to eat: There are tons of ways to enjoy. Apples can be mashed, dried, baked or eaten raw for a delicious way to enjoy fall.

— Betsy Q. Cliff