It is one of the most popular fruits and is available all year round. It also has multiple health benefits: It contains pectin that reduces cholesterol and diabetes, amino acids, acids, sugars, and fibers. It also has anti-inflammatory properties on the digestive system, acts as a mild laxative and is astringent in diarrhea or colitis. It is also diuretic and purifying, anti-catarrhal and hypotensive, and helps in the elimination of fats. There are many varieties of apples and generally the season starts in September and lasts until June, although there are varieties that are on the market from August to November and others all year round. The most popular varieties are: - Fuji: round, medium-sized, dark red skin with a yellowish green background, dense, sweet and crunchy flesh, long shelf life. - Pink Lady: a cross between the Australian apple Lady Williams and the Golden Delicious, pink skin, sweet and crunchy, not very floury, aroma of strawberry and vanilla. - Marlene: variety from Südtirol in the Alps. - Royal Extra: very round shape, skin with red and orange stripes and greenish yellow background, white, crunchy, sweet and tasty flesh. - Granny Smith: bright green skin, crunchy and acidic, strong texture and slow oxidation. - Golden: smooth skin and bright yellow color, white flesh and very sweet. - Golden Fr: Golden variety from France.