Most office fruit fans out there know apples are a healthy treat to pick from the office fruit delivery.

They're rich in cancer-fighting antioxidants which counter cell and tissue damage from free radicals in the body.

Now, scientists have managed to crack the genetic code of apples, which could result in even crunchier, juicier and healthier fruits ending up in the office fruit box some time soon.

The researchers are using the information to try and produce new varieties of apple, including ones that help suppress appetite, that will be available within the next five years.

Dr Roger Hellens, at New Zealand's Institute of Plant and Food Research, said: "Now we have the sequence of the apple genome, we will be able to identify the genes which control the characters that our sensory scientists have identified as most desired by consumers – crispness, juiciness and flavour."

If all these developments in apple production do become a reality, it could further promote the idea that eating one-a-day keeps the doctor away.

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Bananas from the office fruit basket are a very a-ppealable treat.

The office fruit treats contain potassium, which helps control blood pressure – particularly important in a busy office environment.

Now, a study has revealed bananas could help prevent relapses of the chronic condition Crohn's disease.

Soluble fibre found in the close relative of bananas – plantains – and broccoli can stop the bacteria E.coli from crossing into cells in the intestine.

Crohn's disease causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system and around 90,000 people in the UK live with the condition.

Most cases of it first develop when people are aged between 16 and 30 years old.

Professor Jonathan Rhodes, who worked on the University of Liverpool study, said: "What's interesting about this paper is that it shows, for the first time, that soluble plant fibre is able to stop bacteria from finding its way through the lining of the intestine."

Even if you don't have Crohn's disease, bananas from the office fruit box could still help you out, as they've got high levels of energy-boosting natural sugars, which can help you power away at work.

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Snacks from the office fruit box are the perfect thing for people who are trying to eat healthily while at work.

Something like plums from the office fruit basket are rich in antioxidants, which help fight damage to cells caused by free radicals, which increase the risk of heart disease and cancer.

Now, Swedish scientists have found that a moment on the lips really can mean a lifetime on the hips, giving workers an incentive to eat some office fruit instead of junk food.

People who gorged on junk food for four weeks and did very little exercise put on 6.4kg of weight on average.

And, two years later, signs of increased body fat were still evident, according to the study by Linkoping University.

Lead researcher Asa Ernersson from the department of medical and health sciences at the university said: "The long-term difference in body weight in the intervention and control groups suggest that there is an extended effect on fat mass after a short period of large food consumption and minimal exercise."

If you're craving a sweet treat, grab some office fruit plums to satisfy the desire. Dark plums even have the added bonus of preserving memory function, according to the Produce for Better Health Foundation.

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Bananas from the office fruit delivery are great things to eat at work.

They've got high levels of natural energy-boosting sugars which help people power away during a long day at the office.

If you've got long nails, typing on a computer every day could cause them to split.

Having a varied diet is important for nails as vitamin and mineral deficiencies can affect their appearance and make them less healthy, according to nutrition expert Sara Stanner writing for the Telegraph.

If people supplement their diet with biotin and silicon, it could improve nails, making them less brittle.

Silicon can be found in many foods, including office fruit bananas; so people looking to boost the shine on their nails could eat the tasty fruit at work.

Bananas from the office fruit delivery can even make you happier too, which is great in a busy workplace.

According to mental health charity Mind, bananas boost mood and generally make people happier.

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Office fruit strawberries have multiple health benefits. They're rich in vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system and helps maintain all-round health.

Eating a handful of office fruit strawberries every day could help declutter the mind and ward off ageing-related mental problems, a new study has found.

Strawberries trigger a "housekeeper" mechanism, using cells called microglia, which clean and recycle toxin proteins linked to degenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's, as well as heart disease, cancer and other disorders.

Researcher Shibu Poulose said: "In ageing, microglia fail to do their work, and debris builds up. In addition, the microglia become over-activated and actually begin to damage healthy cells in the brain.

"Our research suggests that the polyphenolics in berries have a rescuing effect. They seem to restore the normal housekeeping function."

Strawberries from the office fruit basket also contain high levels of potassium, which helps with the transmission of nerve impulses and heart rhythm making them an ideal office fruit to have in a fast-paced office.

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We've been telling you for a long time about all the health benefits that can come from eating treats from the office fruit basket.

Office fruit figs provide a great source of dietary fibre, which aids digestion, making you feel less bloated after a heavy lunch at work.

According to the US National Cancer Institute, they also helps to lower the risk of developing several types of cancer.

Figs aren't the only office fruit to help reduce cancer risk.

Apples from the office fruit box contain antioxidants which are anti-carcinogenic, as they reduce or prevent oxidisation, countering cell and tissue damage that can lead to cancer.

This week, Patrice Carter, a research nutritionist at the University of Leicester, wrote in the British Medical Journal that a lack of fruit and vegetables was thought to have accounted for around 2.6 million deaths worldwide in 2000.

Only one-third of men and women eat the recommended five-a-day, according to the National Diet Nutrition Survey.

Eating snacks from the office fruit delivery is an easy way for you eat five portions of varied fruit each day.

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