Eating the whole apple—including the core and seeds—is safe for most people, but seeds are the primary concern. Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which can release small amounts of cyanide when digested.

As a dietitian, I’m constantly telling people to eat more fruits and vegetables. So, when my editor challenged me to practice what I preach in a very specific way—eating an apple every day for a ...

Fruit is a gamble. Even when you select your produce with care, what’s inside is ultimately a mystery. This is particularly true with apples, whose shiny, bruise-less exteriors in the supermarket ...