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Granny Smith apples are a firm, notably tart variety. They can be eaten raw, especially dipped into sweetened peanut butter or chocolate sauce. They are also very well suited to juicing and baking.
[ ! ] Note: According to the 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, conventional apples were the Number 1 contaminated food. Out of all the apples in the study, 98% tested positive for pesticides. It is especially important to purchase organic apples.
Organic Granny Smith Apple (ea - about 0.4 lb)
The polyphenols in apples are "important in our cardiovascular system [...] Apples' strong antioxidant benefits are also related to their ability to lower risk of asthma in numerous studies, and their ability to lower risk of lung cancer [...] Preliminary health benefits of apples have also been established for several age-related health problems, including macular degeneration of the eye and neurodegenerative problems, including Alzheimer's disease "
Source: whfoods.com
A good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin C.
Source: nutritiondata.self.com