October 21st is Apple
October 21st is Apple Day, and its purpose is to celebrate the importance of this fruit for health. Apples are rich in pectin, which helps control glucose and cholesterol, and are a source of vitamins A and C, as well as minerals such as calcium and potassium. They are beneficial for the lungs, stomach and intestines, and are a fat-free fruit recommended by doctors for a healthy diet. The goals of the celebration are to encourage the consumption of apples as part of a balanced diet; to support apple producers and to provide information about the varieties, characteristics and benefits of apples.
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