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APPLES PROVIDE
HEALTH AND LIFE


Apples contain potassium, phosphorous, 
calcium, magnesium, copper and 
vitamin B and C. As the vitamin C is 
concentrated under the apple skin 
only a fine layer of skin should be peeled 
off. Chewing apples helps 
to clean the teeth.


Proportion of Vitamins and minerals found in 1 apple
Calcium
Phosphorus
Iron
Copper
Potassium
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin C
PHOSPHORUS FOR THE BRAIN
8 mgs. per 100 grs. - Memory and Brain
IRON FOR THE HEART
0.22 mgs. per 100 grs. - Red Blood Cells
COPPER FOR THE HEART
0.10 mgs. per 100 grs. - purifies the Blood
POTASSIUM FOR THE KIDNEYS
135 mgs. per 100 grs. - Elimination of Urine
CELULOID FOR THE INTESTINES
1
gr. per 100 grs. - acts as a laxative
HYDRATE OF CARBON
13.2 mgs. per 100 grs. - For the muscles
CALCIUM FOR THE BONES
4 mgs. per 100 grs. - Fortifier
LIPÍDIOS
0.4 mgs. per 100 grs. 
SODIUM
2 mgs. per 100 grs. - For the entire Body
Source: The Brazilian Association of Apple Producers
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