HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLES

Fruits contain less calories, have more fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C and contains many nutrients. There are so many seasonal fruits for one to choose and it is always best to eat the seasonal fruits and those that grow in your own country.

Apples- 
1)are a great source of fiber, one apple contains 5 gm of fiber. 

2)An apple provides more energy than a cup of coffee.

3)Whiter and healthier teeth- as when we bite into an apple, it stimulates the production of saliva, reducing tooth decay by lowering  the levels of bacteria. 

4)According to a study, drinking regularly apple juice, can help keep Alzheimer's away and fight the effects of ageing on the brain.

5) Protect against Parkinson's-
Research has shown that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre foods may be protected against Parkinson’s disease, a condition characterized by a breakdown of the brain’s dopamine-producing nerve cells. Scientists have linked this to the free radical-fighting power of the antioxidants contained therein.

6) Curb all sorts of cancer-
Scientists agree that the consumption of flavonol-rich apples could help reduce your risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 per cent. Researchers have identified several compounds — triterpenoids — in apple peel that have potent anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the liver, colon and breast. Their earlier research found that extracts from whole apples can reduce the number and size of mammary tumours in rats. Meanwhile, the researchers have recommended a high fibre intake to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. 

7) Decrease your risk of diabetes-
Women who eat apples — at least one a day — are 28 per cent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who don’t eat apples. The reason is because this fruit is loaded with soluble fibre, the key to blunting blood sugar swings.

8) Reduce cholesterol- 

The soluble fibre found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you.

9) Get a healthier heart-

An extensive body of research has linked high soluble fibre intake with a slower buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in arteries. The phenolic compound found in apple skins also prevents the cholesterol that gets into your system from solidifying on your artery walls. When plaque builds inside your arteries, it reduces blood flow to your heart, leading to coronary artery disease.

10) Prevent gallstones-

Gallstones form when there’s too much cholesterol in your bile for it to remain as a liquid, so it solidifies. They are particularly prevalent in the obese. To prevent gallstones, doctors recommend a diet high in fibre  to help you control your weight and cholesterol levels.

11) Beat diarrhea and constipation-

Whether you can’t go to the bathroom or you just can’t stop, fibre found in apples can help. Fibre can either pull water out of your colon to keep things moving along when you’re backed up, or absorb excess water from your stool to slow your bowels down. 

12) Neutralize irritable bowel syndrome-

Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain and bloating. To control these symptoms doctors recommend staying away from dairy and fatty foods. And people with IBS understand all too well how food can make symptoms worse, but learning about high-fibre foods they can eat is the key. 

13) Prevent hemorrhoids-

Hemorrhoids are a swollen vein in the anal canal and while not life threatening, these veins can be very painful. They are caused by too much pressure in the pelvic and rectal areas. Part and parcel with controlling constipation, fibre can prevent you from straining too much when going to the bathroom and thereby help alleviate hemorrhoids.  A healthy digestive system means a healthy body.

14) Control your weight-

This is one of the health benefits of apples most of us are willing to get. Many health problems are associated with being overweight, among them heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. To manage weight and improve overall health, doctors recommend a diet rich in fibre. Foods high in fibre — will fill you up without costing you too many calories.

15) Detoxify your liver-

Your liver is responsible for clearing these toxins out of your body. Many doctors are skeptical of fad detox diets, saying they have the potential to do more harm than good. Luckily, one of the best – and easiest – things you can eat to help detoxify your liver is fruits, like apples.

16) Boost your immune system-

Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Recent studies have found that quercetin can help boost and fortify your immune system, especially when you’re stressed out. That’s one of the most unexpected health benefits of apples.

17) Prevent cataracts-

Though past studies have been divided on the issue, recent long-term studies suggest that people who have a diet rich in fruits that contain antioxidants — like apples — are 10 to 15 per cent less likely to develop cataracts.  

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