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Eat apples for a healthy heart

An apple a day keeps the doctor away - and researchers at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Department of Agriculture and Food are closer to understanding exactly why.

A three-year research project has found apples rich in flavonoids – a common plant pigment compound – have the potential to improve heart health.

The research provides the foundation to develop new apple varieties with enhanced health benefits.

Read more at The University of Western Australia

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