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Apple: A super food starring Boron & Fiber

Apples are one of the most popular fruits in America. Apples are also a good source of the mineral boron, touted for boosting alertness - the reason why an apple may do more than a cup of coffee to wake one up in the morning. Boron may also reduce calcium losses related to osteoporosis.

Other nutrition facts surrounding the Super Food, Apple:

- apples are low in sodium

- apples are naturally low in fat

- apples are a good source for fiber, about 3 grams per serving

- apples come in a convenient package via compliments of Mother Nature making them ideal for transporting to school & work

- apples are indeed a Super Food when it comes to healthy snack choices

- the Super Food apple is a natural diuretic, assisting the body in ridding trapped water due to the over consumption of sodium

Serving Suggestion for Apple, The Super Food

Add to chicken salad, tuna salad & turkey salad for a unique Diet Twist on the otherwise bland salad. The boron in the apple may help counteract the tryptophan in turkey which works in beckoning the Sandman.

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