Apples also referred to as Manzana in Spanish, can be found throughout Costa Rica. Depending on the time of year, you can find apples that have been grown in Costa Rica. However, most of the apples I seem to buy have been imported. They remind me of the apples I buy in Colorado. They are crispy and juicy and come in a variety of different colors from green, red, and yellows with hints of orange. You can find them in most of the stores, trucks along the sides of the road, and farmers markets. Here is what Certified Health Coach Barbara Rodgers has to says about apples in her Bestselling book "Wholey Cow A Simple Guide To Eating And Living." "The apple is considered to be one of the healthier foods available. Apples are rich in vitamin C and contain a fair amount of fiber. They have other healthful benefits and nutrients, like magnesium, vitamin B-6, iron, vitamin A and calcium. When you compare this to apple sauce, a processed version of an apple, you might find the content of vitamin C to be about the same or maybe higher, but the fiber content is lower. Other nutrients originally present in the apple might be missing. The apple sauce might contain added ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup or another sweetener. This depends on the brand you are looking at, but have you ever wondered why the processed version has more ingredients? Obviously, a certain amount of ingredients are added to obtain a longer shelf life. Others may be added to make the product look a certain way. The bottom line is you should examine what you eat. The next time you are out grocery shopping, take a hard look at the food you are selecting. Perhaps you will make better choices if you open your eyes wider?" Get your free sample of "Wholey Cow A Simple Guide To Eating And Living" Bestselling Author Barbare Rodgers http://bit.ly/2G8tRBp *Affiliate link