Health Benefits Of Apples

Image via WikipediaI guess the old saying of an apple a day keeps the doctor away, to my surprise I just found out how beneficial it is to eat apples. Apples contain a number of antioxidant such as polyphenol and flavonoid that reduce the risk of development of cancer by preventing DNA damage.

The more and more i researched about the apple the more I see what a disservice I have been doing to myself in not eating more apples, here is some health benefits of eating apples.

The fibre content of apples helps in regulating bowel movements, As apples do not contain any cholesterol and are a good source of fibre, the fibre content helps reducing cholesterol levels in the body. A recent study found that apples reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinsonism and Alzheimer’s. The natural antioxidants found in apples protect nerve cells from neuro-toxicity caused by oxidative stress which ultimately prevents neurodegenerative diseases.

An apple a day reduces the risk of skin diseases, it also helps keep your bones nice and strong, especially with older women struggling with osteoporosis. They are a good source of vitamins which include A and C, They are an easy way to lower your cholesterol; apples are high in pectin which can help slow or stop the amount of LDL cholesterol into your body.

In addition to all of the other health benefits of apples, this fruit also seems to help promote weight loss.  Apples have low levels of fat and calories and contain several vitamins and minerals.  The amount of fiber in one apple can help to fill the stomach without having to eat too many calories.  The fiber also makes it more difficult to digest an apple, which burns more calories.  Apples also have a high amount of water in them, which increases fluid intake and helps to reduce food cravings.

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