Crohn's Disease Information Day 25&26

Crohn's Disease Information Day 25&26

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Amazing Facts about Apples
Apples are such a popular fruit that everyone thinks that they know 'everything' about apples. Yet many people have not heard all the interesting facts about their favorite fruit. Everyone can agree, however, on one undisputed truth. Apples are an amazing fruit!
Amazing Apple Facts
Red apples benefit the heart, improve memory function, lower risk of certain cancers, and maintain urinary tract health.
Green apples promote strong bones and teeth, help with vision, and have anti-cancer properties.
Yellow apples encourage heart health and good vision, boost the immune system, and reduce risk of certain cancers.
The more apples a person eats, the lower the risk of developing lung cancer.
Apple skin extract has been found to decrease the risk of liver cancer by fifty-seven percent.
The risk of breast cancer is 17% lower for apple lovers.
Studies suggest that apples reduce the risk of colon cancer and maintain a healthy digestive tract.
Apples have been found to prevent or decrease the effects of osteoporosis because the flavonoid, boron, increases bone density.
An average apple contains more antioxidants than a large vitamin C dose of 1,500 mg.
There is evidence of people eating apples as far back as 6500 B.C.
The largest apple ever picked weighed three pounds and two ounces.
China produces more apples than any other country.
There are more than 7500 varieties of apples and 2500 varieties are grown in the United States.
50% of the US apple crop is made into apple juice and applesauce.
The only apple native to North America is the crabapple.
The apple is the official state fruit of Rhode Island, New York, West Virginia, and Washington.
Johnny Appleseed was the nickname for John Chapman, an American pioneer, who planted apple seeds in various US states.
'Adam's apple' got its name from the story of the forbidden fruit. The explanation is that Adam got an apple piece stuck in his throat.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no mention of an 'apple' as the forbidden fruit – "fruit from the Tree of Knowledge" - in the Bible.


About the Author:
After several years of intestinal and digestive problems, Richard was diagnosed six years ago with Crohn's/Colitis. When he was told that surgery could be the only solution to relieve his symptoms, Richard was determined to find a better way. After enduring a water fast and embarking on a raw food diet, Richard is symptom-free and enjoying a healthy and active lifestyle. http://www.crohnscolitiswaterfast.com/



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