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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 13,418
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Yappiest Elder Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 13,418
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this time of year...fresh fruit and veggies.
consentrating on the nutritional value is very important.
compare an apple to a bag of 100 calorie snacks. ( i don't buy them..so i don't have one to check...but i'll look online
Apple Nutrition Facts
(*One medium 2-1/2 inch apple, fresh, raw, with skin)Calories 81
Carbohydrate 21 grams
Dietary Fiber 4 grams
Soluble Fiber
Insoluble fiber
Calcium 10 mg
Phosphorus 10 mgIron .25 mg
Sodium 0.00 mg
Potassium 159 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin A 73 IU
Folate 4 mcg
*The nutritional value of apples will vary slightly depending on the variety and size.
Source: USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory -- Apple
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