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Claim Text: Aedin Cassidy, the chair of nutrition and preventive medicine at Queen’s University Belfast and a study co-author, said that benefits were seen even at just half a serving a day.
Simplified Text: Aedin Cassidy, chair of nutrition and preventive medicine at Queen’s University Belfast and a co-author of the August study, stated that health benefits were observed with as little as half a serving of apples per day.
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Claim Maker: Aedin Cassidy
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "August 2024", "person": "Aedin Cassidy", "organization": "Queen\u2019s University Belfast" }
Subject Tags: Nutrition Scientific Finding
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM (2 weeks ago)

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How Healthy Are Apples? They’re America’s most popular fruit. Here’s why that’s a great thing.

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https://nytimes.com/2024/09/23/well/eat/apples-health-benefits-recipes.html

Apples, America's most popular fruit, are packed with health benefits, including improving gut health, supporting heart health, and reducing chronic inflammation. Nutrition experts highlight their fiber, beneficial bacteria, and polyphenols.

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