Fruits & Vegetables Health Properties & Benefits Apples ​Studies show eating apples may help to prevent certain types of cancers. Quercetin, an antioxidant abundant in apples, helps reduce LDL/bad cholesterol oxidation. Apples are rich in a soluble fiber called pectin. Preliminary studies suggest that pectin may help to reduce levels of toxic heavy metals in the body. Apricots The high beta-carotene content of apricots makes them an important heart health food; the beta-caro