An apple is an edible fruit produced by an apple tree which is said to have originated in Central Asia.
Apples are a common fruit that are full of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, and other nutrients. They have been proven to help avoid a variety of health disorders due to their wide nutrient composition.
The contents found in appples give them the ability to neutralize free radicals.
Free radicals are oxygen containing molecules with unbalanced number of electrons. They can cause large chain chemical reactions in your body which leads to diseases and cell destruction.
Antioxidants found in apples include catechin, phloridzin, quercetin and chlorogenic acid.
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Health Benefits of Apples
What are the 10 health benefits of apples?
- Nutrients
Apples contain the following nutrients:
- Calories: 95
- Carbs: 25 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Vitamin C: 14% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
- Potassium: 6% of the RDI
- Vitamin K: 5% of the RDI
- Copper
- Manganese
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B1,B2 and B6
- Polyphenols
The skin of an apple carries lots of fiber and polyphenols.
2. Heart health
Apples contain soluble fiber which has been proven to lower blood cholesterol levels.
The polyphenols found in apples(flavanoid epicatechin) improve heart health by acting as antioxidants, reducing bad LDL oxidation and lowering cholesterol.
3. Prevents diabetes
Antioxidants Vitamin A and C found in apples help reduce inflammation whereas the flavanoids help improve blood sugar levels thus reducing diabetes risks.
4. Prevents cancer
Apples contain vitamin C, an antioxidant which is known to fight cancer cells and improve the immune system.
5. Bone health
Studies have linked fruits to improved bone density and strength due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
6. Fights asthma
Antioxidants found in apples help protect your lungs from oxidative stress.
Flavanoids found on the skin of an apple are anti-inflammatory and improves the immune system.
7. Probiotic effect for gut health
Apples contain a type of probiotic known as pectin which is fiber.
Since the small intestines do not absorb fiber during digestion, it is taken to the colon where it promotes gut health.
8. Protects the brain
Apples preserve a neurotransmitter that declines by age known as acetylcholine.
Decreased levels of acetylcholine is linked with Alzhemier’s disease.
9. Weight loss
Apples makes people feel full for longer due to its fiber content thus reducing overeating.
They contain bioactive compounds that promote a healthy gut thus improving the health of obese people.
10. Protects stomach injury
Apples contain plant compounds such as chlorogenic acid and catechin which protect the lining of the stomach by NSAIDs.
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