Apples: Nutrition & Health Benefits

What Is an Apple?

An apple is a crunchy, bright-colored fruit, one of the most popular in the United States. You’ve probably heard the age-old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Although eating apples isn’t a cure-all, it is good for your health.

European settlers brought apples with them to the Americas. They preferred them to North America’s native crabapple, a small, tarter fruit.

Today, many types of apples are grown in the U.S., but a small percentage of the ones you can buy in grocery stores are imported. Each type of apple has a different shape, color, and texture.

An apple can be sweet or sour, and its flavor can vary depending on what type you’re eating.

There are many varieties, including:

• Red Delicious
• McIntosh
• Crispin
• Gala
• Granny Smith
• Fuji
• Honeycrisp