Scientific studies are certain: eating apples on a regular basis may help prevent a lot of diseases (including cancer, lowering cholesterol and more) and thanks to the antioxidants improve your overall health.

Apples are rich in pectin, a soluble fiber, which helps the body to eliminate cholesterol and also protects against environmental toxins. Apples also contain malic acid which helps to treat rich fatty foods Apples have no fat, cholesterol or sodium, and contain small amounts of potassium, which may promote heart health, help maintain healthy blood pressure and a healthy weight.

More studies are being done to show the health benefits of including apples in your diet.  Each apple has only about 51 calories so you can snack them without regret.