At the root of many pain-causing conditions is chronic inflammation. A natural immune response to infection or injury, inflammation can become chronic due to factors like poor diet, stress, lack of exercise, and exposure to environmental toxins.
There are over 7,500 varieties of apples worldwide. The United States grows 2,500 apple varieties, but just 100 of them are grown commercially. Six states (Washington, New York, Michigan, California, Pennsylvania and Virginia) produce the majority of apple types. Top 5 Popular Apple Varieties in U.S. (click on name of any apple variety for further details on uses)
Whether your favorite is Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Cortland, Gala or another variety, apples are a long-standing staple of the American diet. Apples consist of approximately 85 percent water and 12 percent carbohydrates, including fruit sugars and fiber. Although different varieties have diverse flavors and textures, the carb count is roughly equivalent in apples of similar size.