An Apple a Day...

TRUTH BEHIND THE OLD SAYING 'An Apple a Day.' The old English adage first appeared in the February 1866 publication of "Notes and Queries". Scientifically speaking, apples do have many benefits. For an 80 calorie Beta Carotene medium apple, you get lots of nutrients sof1 in exchange for a healthy snack. Beta Carotene Apples contain boron, which strengths bones and the brain. Vitamin A, C, and E are also present. Phytonutrients like beta carotene reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and asthma. THERE ARE MANY KINDS OF APPLES TO CHOOSE FROM There can be found up to 7500 other varieties of The United States only 2500 7500 have 2500 varieties of apples in the rest of the world. apples. AVERAGE APPLE CONSUMPTION 46.1 As of 2005, the average consumer eats 46.1 pounds of apples and apple products a year. 63% of which is eaten as fresh fruit, www.visualtoy.com SOURCES: urbanext.illinois.edu, howstuffworks.com DESIGN: www.infographicbax.com VISUALIOY