I’d be rich if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me, “But isn’t fruit bad for you? It has so much sugar.” Nope! Don’t let anyone scare you—fruit is one of the healthiest foods you can bite into. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals, plus fiber—a key nutrient the majority of Americans aren’t getting enough of.1 ,2  

And with about 11% of U.S. adults diagnosed with high cholesterol, adding more fruit to your diet is one simple way you can help your heart.3 If you’re looking to start with just one fruit to eat more of to help lower your cholesterol, we suggest apples. Below, we dive into all the science-backed reasons why apples are No. 1. 

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