For Flavonoid Benefits, Don't Peel Apples

Peeled apples are pitted head-to-head against unpeeled apples and spinach in a test of artery function.

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Here are my last few apple videos:
• Apple Peels Put to the Test for Chronic Joint Pain (
• Does an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away? (
• Are Apples the Best Food for a Better Sex Life in Women? (

What about dried apples? See Dried Apples vs. Cholesterol (

What about apple cider vinegar? Check out: Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Weight Loss? (

And what about head-to-head vs. açai berries? See The Antioxidant Effects of Açai vs. Apples (

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-Michael Greger, MD FACLM

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