Apple Benfits

Apples are precious fruits, and belongs to Rosaceae family. The skin of the apple is thin but solid, and the inner flesh is thick and juicy. The inner code holds seeds, and that is harmful to health. Apples contain nutrients such as Anthocyanin and Tannins. Many of them say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are free from cholesterol, and sodium. It contains antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin B, and vitamin. Apples are also known to be Nutritional Power House.

#1 Nutritious

Apples are rich in nutrition, and it consists of polyphenols. They are the good source of fiber and vitamin C which can have numerous health benefits. they are the good source of dietary fiber, and it provides 12% of the daily fiber. Apples are filled with Phytonutrients and Flavonoids like Quercetin, Epicatechin, Phloridzin, and other polyphenolic compounds.

#2 Apples are Good for Weight Loss

According to the researchers, apples are more filling because of less energy-dense, and still, they deliver fiber. The fiber content fills the stomach with fewer calories. Recently, a study was conducted in a competition. Few participants ate apple slices before a meal. They felt full compared to other participants who ate normal food.

#3 Prevent Heart Disease

Apples contain fiber that helps to reduce blood cholesterol levels in the body. They reduce the risk of heart strokes and also other heart ailments. They may also contain polyphenols which have antioxidant effects and concentrated in the peel. Polyphenols is a flavonoid and called as Epicatechin. It helps to reduce blood pressure in the body. The antioxidant property of apples reduces the oxidation of fats that are known to be lipid peroxidation.

#4 Prevent Cancer Disease

Apples had anti-cancer abilities that protect the body from cancer cells. Several compounds are enclosed in apple peels called Triterpenoids that destroys the growth of cancer cells in human body.

#5 Avoid Alzheimer’s

Drinking apple juice could help us to avoid Alzheimer’s away and can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and fights back against the decaying of the brain. Apple juice contains flavonoids helps to repair the damaged cells.

#6 Reduce the Risk of Diabetes

Eating apples reduce the risk of Type 2-Diabetes. Apples are loaded with soluble fibers to blunting blood sugar swings. Apples contain pectin which helps in controlling the blood sugar levels in the body. Polyphenols in apples prevents tissue damage to beta cells in the pancreas. The beta cells produce insulin in the body, and this leads to Type 2- Diabetes.

#7 Good for Bone Health

Apples are linked to higher bone density. The compounds like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that are present in apples which promotes the bone density and strength and also preserve bone mass as you age.

Conclusion

Apples are good for health. By eating them reduces the risk of several diseases. So, what are you waiting for? Grab an apple and start increasing your level of health with one bite at a time.

Rabins Sharma Lamichhane

Rabins Sharma Lamichhane is senior ICT professional who talks about #it, #cloud, #servers, #software, and #innovation. Rabins is also the first initiator of Digital Nepal. Facebook: rabinsxp Instagram: rabinsxp

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