Jan 15, 2024, 02:11 PM IST

7 varieties of apples and their health benefits

Ritik Raj

Apples are one of the most popular and health-promoting fruits. They come in a variety of flavours and health benefits. From tart granny smiths to sweet honeycrisps let us look at the differrent types of apples and their nutritional benefits.

Fuji Apple: Fuji apples have the highest overall content of bioflavonoids of all apple varieties. Fujis have a lot of fibre, which is good for the digestive system and heart.

Granny Smith Apple: Granny Smith apples have anti-oxidant properties that help protect your eyesight and prevent cataracts and macular degeneration.

Red Apple: Red apples are higher in anthocyanin, which may have heart-healthy and cholesterol-lowering benefits.

Jazz Apple: Jazz apples have antioxidant and LDL-lowering qualities. It is fantastic for blood sugar regulation.

Honeycrisp Apple: A medium honeycrisp apple only contains 80 calories and 5 grams of fibre. A person will feel satisfied for longer after eating an apple because of the amount and kind of fibre it contains.

Pink Lady Apple: Pink lady apples slow down the permeability of blood vessels and the ageing of cells.

Braeburn Apple: Their high fibre content promotes heart health, helps regulate blood sugar, and makes you feel fuller for longer.

This content, including advice, gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion.