Best Apples to Eat: The Healthiest Apples from Green to Red and Beyond

Best Apples to Eat: The Healthiest Apples from Green to Red and Beyond

Apples are a classic fruit pick. They're the unofficial mascot of lunchbox side dishes and, when dipped in nut butter, make a delish afternoon snack. They even hang out at McDonald’s as a healthy Happy Meal side. No wonder then that the U.S. is among world's largest apple producers, next only to China. We produce each year an average 240 million bushels of apples, according head of the U.S. Apple Association. But, of the multitude of varieties available, is there a leader of packs in terms of healthfulness? Here's what we found out about the nutritional values of types of apples. Table of Contents Which apple is the healthiest? Whether that's Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp or Gala; all apple types will benefit to your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — a low 12.3% of American adults meet their fruit intake recommendations. The more apples in your diet, the better, says Crumble Smith—no matter kind. Some, though, come with unique…