EAT THAT APPLE


THE KUHNS REPORT

LAS VEGAS- Hello America, and how is the world treating you?

For Diane's  inquiry-About Apples

Diane, Apples are Yummy. they really taste good. Good for you? You bet.

I eat one every day and have been doing so for over 30 years. Remember that old saying, "An apple a day, keeps the doctor away."  That statement has some merit to it.

Here's  what you can find in an apple,  nutrition wise,Diane.

Calories: 95
Carbs: 25 grams
Fat: Less than 1 gram
Sugars: 19 grams
Calcium: 11 milligrams
Magnesium: 9 milligrams
Potassium: 195 milligrams
Vitamin C:  8 milligrams
Beta-carotene: 45 micrograms
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                     vs.
          CANDY BAR
Calories: 260
Carbs: 41 grams
Fat: 10 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Sugars: 35 grams
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Nutrition Facts

1. Calories: Measures energy. Food gives is energy. We attempt to balance intake of food with  the number of calories we use.
2. Carbs: Are high sugars and starches that are used for energy by our bodies.
3. Fat: An oily/greasy substance that comes from animal or plants.
4. Fiber:  A material that is found in our food that benefits our digestive system work better.
5. Sugars: Are a type of carbohydrate.
6. Calcium:  Helps our bones and teeth grow stronger.
7. Magnesium:  Helps our nerves and muscles work better; helps our hearts beating steadily; helps bones grow.
8. Potassium: Is important for our heart, kidneys, muscles, .nerves and digestion.
9. Vitamin C:  Helps the tissue in our bones  to grow and repair themselves.
10. Beta-carotene: Is a source of Vitamin A; helps form healthy skin, teeth, bone and other body tissue.
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Bradley W. Kuhns, Ph.D., O.M.D.
Dr. Kuhns can be reached by e-mail at:
bradleykuhns@gmail.com