benefits of eating apples
What makes apples so great?
In 2004, USDA scientists investigated over 100 foods to measure their antioxidant
concentration per serving size.Two apples—Red Delicious and Granny Smith—
ranked 12th and 13th respectively. Antioxidants are disease-fighting compounds.
Scientists believe these compounds help prevent and repair oxidation damage
that
happens during normal cell activity. Apples are also full of a fibre called pectin—a
medium-sized apple contains about 4 grams of fibre. Pectin is classed as a
soluble,
fermentable and viscous fibre, a combination that gives it a huge list of health
benefits.
In 2004, USDA scientists investigated over 100 foods to measure their antioxidant
concentration per serving size.Two apples—Red Delicious and Granny Smith—
ranked 12th and 13th respectively. Antioxidants are disease-fighting compounds.
Scientists believe these compounds help prevent and repair oxidation damage
that
happens during normal cell activity. Apples are also full of a fibre called pectin—a
medium-sized apple contains about 4 grams of fibre. Pectin is classed as a
soluble,
fermentable and viscous fibre, a combination that gives it a huge list of health
benefits.
1. Get whiter, healthier teeth
An apple won’t replace your toothbrush, but biting and chewing an apple
stimulates
the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the
levels
of bacteria.
An apple won’t replace your toothbrush, but biting and chewing an apple
stimulates
the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the
levels
of bacteria.
2. Avoid Alzheimer’s
A new study performed on mice shows that drinking apple juice could keep
Alzheimer’s away and fight the effects of aging on the brain. Mice in the study
that
were fed an apple-enhanced diet showed higher levels of the neurotransmitter
acetylcholine and did better in maze tests than those on a regular diet.
A new study performed on mice shows that drinking apple juice could keep
Alzheimer’s away and fight the effects of aging on the brain. Mice in the study
that
were fed an apple-enhanced diet showed higher levels of the neurotransmitter
acetylcholine and did better in maze tests than those on a regular diet.
3. Protect against Parkinson’s
Research has shown that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre foods gain a
certain amount of protection against Parkinson’s, a disease 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.
Research has shown that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre foods gain a
certain amount of protection against Parkinson’s, a disease 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.
4. Curb all sorts of cancers
Scientists from the American Association for Cancer Research, among others,
agree that the consumption of flavonol-rich apples could help reduce your risk of
developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 per cent. Researchers at Cornell
University 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 National Cancer Institute in
the U.S. has recommended a high fibre intake to reduce the risk of colorectal
cancer.
Scientists from the American Association for Cancer Research, among others,
agree that the consumption of flavonol-rich apples could help reduce your risk of
developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 per cent. Researchers at Cornell
University 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 National Cancer Institute in
the U.S. has recommended a high fibre intake to reduce the risk of colorectal
cancer.
5. Decrease your risk of diabetes
- Women who eat at least one apple a day are 28 percent less likely to
- develop type 2 diabetes than those who don’t eat apples. Apples are loaded with
- soluble fibre, the key to blunting blood sugar swings.
- Women who eat at least one apple a day are 28 percent less likely to
- develop type 2 diabetes than those who don’t eat apples. Apples are loaded with
- soluble fibre, the key to blunting blood sugar swings.
6. Reduce cholesterol
The soluble fibre found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates
intolower cholesterol levels and a healthier you.
The soluble fibre found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates
intolower cholesterol levels and a healthier you.
7. Get a healthier heart
An extensive body of research has linked high soluble fibre intake with a slower
buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in your 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.
An extensive body of research has linked high soluble fibre intake with a slower
buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in your 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.
8. 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.
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.
9. 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.
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.
10. 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 while including a high intake of fibre in your diet.
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 while including a high intake of fibre in your diet.
11. Avert 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.
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.
12. Control your weight
Many health problems are associated with being overweight, among them heart
disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. To
manage
your weight and improve your overall health, doctors recommend a diet rich in
fibre. Foods high in fibre will fill you up without costing you too many calories.
Many health problems are associated with being overweight, among them heart
disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. To
manage
your weight and improve your overall health, doctors recommend a diet rich in
fibre. Foods high in fibre will fill you up without costing you too many calories.
13. Detoxify your liver
We’re constantly consuming toxins, whether it is from drinks or food, and 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.
We’re constantly consuming toxins, whether it is from drinks or food, and 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.
14. Boost your immune system
15. 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.
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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