fat content in apples?

[D. Carlson]

Laurie D Kalb wrote:
>
> Anyone know if there's fat in apples?

According to "The Complete and Up-To-Date Fat Book," by Karen J.
Bellerson, one raw apple with skin contains .5 fat grams. With a
calorie content of about 80, and knowing that a gram of fat equals nine
calories, this means approximately 5.6% of an apple's calories come from
fat. A raw apple without skin contains no measurable fat, and, I would
assume, less nutrients and fiber.

M. Carlson
Wetmore CO

[Christine]

In article <5itq8v$c...@netnews.upenn.edu>

ka...@mail2.sas.upenn.edu (Laurie D Kalb) writes:

> Anyone know if there's fat in apples?

One large apple has 0.763 grams of fat. I do not know if that includes
the seeds, though.

Christine

[KILL SPAMMERS]

all living organisms have some amount of fat. It is an important part
of holding the cells membranes together. Its the add fat like butter,
whole milk and meat that you need to keep in check

[Melissa]

I don't understand these people that ask for the fat content of things
like apples and bananas. I, too, am trying to live a healthier life-
style as well as lose weight. I intend to *try* to reduce my intake of
processed foods as well as fat. Too many people overload on commercial
"fat free" foods, and think that means they can eat as much as they
want. But don't you think that eating wholesome, nutritious foods (like
apples and bananas) is a GOOD thing? I mean, I know to avoid ADDED fats
in foods, but it does occur naturally in at least trace amounts in
every food that we eat. I also realize that there are some foods
NATURALLY high in fat, without it being added (avocados, salmon,
coconut, any oils, etc.) Has anyone else here read Susan Powter's books
- "Food" or "Stop the Insanity"? She really advocates eating more foods
that are close to their original forms, and less commercially processed
foods with additives, fillers, chemicals, preservatives, etc.
She also stresses "high volume, high quality" eating versus "low volume,
low quality." In other words, if you eat wholesome, naturally low in fat
foods - whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lower fat sources of protein
(especially beans) and limit your meat, dairy, and processed sugar
intake - that you don't have to obsess over and count every calorie and
fat gram, nor do you have to measure the portions. She counts fat as a
percentage, not as total grams for the day. She eats foods that are
mostly around 10% or less of total calories as fat. (but states that if
that is too low for you, shoot for 20%, but really feels that the RDA
of 30% is too much if your goal is weight loss). She also stresses
including exercise in your life - in fact, that it is a necessity to
being lean and healthy. I know she comes across as a weirdo to a lot of
people, mostly because of the hair, but if you read her books, her
philosophy is very sound.
I should add that I'm a newbie here. I've been lurking awhile, but
haven't posted much at all. I agree totally with those here who are
trying to limit their fat intake, I don't want to seem like I'm flaming
anyone or anything like that. It just seems a little on the obsessive
side to me to worry about the fat in an apple or banana. Don't you think
the nutritional benefits of some foods outweigh the fat/calorie
consideration?(I'm only talking about nutritious foods here, not junk)I
think learning to live a healthy lifestyle should free you, not make you
worry and obsess over every thing you ever put in your mouth. Does
anyone else agree with me? Melissa

[Helen]

well said melissa

[Tom]

On Wed, 16 Apr 1997 14:58:08 -0500, Melissa <mel...@sunflower.com>
wrote:

>. Does
>anyone else agree with me? Melissa

Yes.

Tom <t...@st.net.au>
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