Apples contain almost no fat,
sodium or cholesterol and they are rich in:
Phytonutrients.ie, It has high
supply of polyphenolic compounds that protect the body from detrimental effects
of free radicals.
Minerals such as phosphorous and
calcium,
B-complex vitamins (riboflavin,
thiamine and vitamin B-6) and these vitamins aids in maintaining the red blood
cells and the nervous system at large.
Apples are among the healthiest
fruits by research, it’s extremely rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and
dietary fiber, the antioxidants and the phytonutrients in apples may help to
reduce the risk of cancer, hypertension and heart disease.
A journal published in 2006
recorded that the antioxidant in apple (querctin) was among the two compounds
that aids to reduce cellular deaths that is caused by oxidation and
inflammation of neuron. Apple juice consumption may help to prevent dementia
and reduce risk of neuro-degenerative disorders such Alzheimer’s disease.
Apples aids in appetite control and
enhances digestion, they are rich in pectin which is a soluble fiber that
reduces cholesterol and contribute in maintaining the steady blood sugar level.
Apples and vegetables help to ward
off lung and breast cancer according to a series of research carried out by
prominent Cornell Rui Hai Liu.
PRECAUTIONS
Apple seeds can be poisonous when
consume much because of the cyanide substance in the seeds, eating too much
acidic foods in a day is the most damaging, apples are good to consume during
meal time than in empty stomach and taking apple all the day may be fatal to
the teeth according to a study led by professor David Bartlett at the king’s
Dental Institute.
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