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Apples: A Delicious Shield Against Inflammation and Disease
9/28/2025
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- Apple consumption delivers antioxidants, especially flavonoids, which may reduce inflammation and cancer risk; it fits well in salads or smoothies.
- Soluble fiber in apples can lower cholesterol and support heart health.
- Apples may decrease C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation.
- Consumption is linked to fewer respiratory diseases in polluted areas; air pollution remains a major global health issue.
