The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 2 cups of fruit daily for a 2,000-calorie diet, emphasizing whole fruits like apples. To get the most out of apples, leave the skin on.

Whole apples only gradually increase blood sugar levels because they contain fiber. Apple juice may have more sugar and it doesn’t contain fiber, so it can be used to treat low blood sugar.

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