Interesting Facts About Apples
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Did you know that the delicious, crunchy apple, which is the main ingredient in pies, turnovers and Halloween parties, first originated in Middle East thousands of years ago? It’s alleged that Alexander the Great first discovered this sweet red treats while on his expedition to Asia Minor in 300 BCE and introduced it to Macedonia later.
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You must have often heard people say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. But have you ever wonder how? Well, for all of you who didn’t know, an apple contains more antioxidants than a 1,500 mg Vitamin C tablet, making it one of most potent sources of antioxidants. What’s more, apples are full of phytochemicals that have anti-carcinogenic properties and can save you from the potential risks of developing cancer.
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This delectable fruit contains an impressive list of nutrients ranging from the cholesterol fighting phytonutrients to bone health boosting flavonoids like phloridzin and boron to cancer thwarting quercetin. What’s more, this scrumptious fruit is loaded with pectin that helps in the digestion process apart from keeping the body’s insulin
needs in check. An apple is believed to contain more fiber than a big bowl of bran cereals.
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Did you know that Irish Peach is not a variety of peach but an apple? Apparently, there are more than 7,500 varieties of apples available all over the world. This fruit comes in all shades of red, green and yellow and are curiously named as ‘red delicious’, ‘golden delicious’, ‘epicure apples’, ‘ginger gold’, ‘gala apples’, ‘fuji apples’, ‘granny smith’, ‘melrouge, rome’, ‘queen cox’, ‘idared’ etc.
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Ever wonder who coined the expression, "You are the apple of my eye"? Well, the laurel indeed goes to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who believed that human eye pupil resembled an apple and hence the phrase came into being. For all who don’t know what this famous phrase means, “apple of my eye” connotes love, admiration and beauty.
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Did you know how you eat your apple can reveal a lot about your personality? There are innumerable ways in which you can enjoy your apple other than the good old apple pie. You can wedge it into pieces or split it into halves, strip of its skin or munch your way to the end. No matter how you enjoy your apple, always remember that how you munch your fruit reveals oodles about the kind of person you are.
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Apple is a very delicious fruits, liked by almost all the adults as well as kids. Apple tree originated in Asia and belongs to the Malus domestica species of the rose family Rosaceae. A very common adage, ‘An apple a day, keeps the doctor away, has been is use since centuries and aptly describes the benefits of eating the nutritious fruit. One of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, apple accords a number of health benefits to its consumers. As a proof of the statement, we have provided the nutritional value as well as nutrition benefits of the fruit in the following lines.
Nutritional Value of Apples
Given below is the nutritional value of one medium-sized, fresh apple:
* Calcium - 10 mg
* Calories - 81
* Carbohydrate - 22 grams
* Dietary Fiber - 5 grams
* Folate - 4 mcg
* Iron - 0.25 mg
* Phosphorus - 10 mg
* Potassium - 159 mg
* Sodium - 0.00 mg
* Vitamin A - 73 IU
* Vitamin C - 8 mg
* Soluble Fiber
* Insoluble fiber
Nutritional Value of Apples
Given below is the nutritional value of one medium-sized, fresh apple:
* Calcium - 10 mg
* Calories - 81
* Carbohydrate - 22 grams
* Dietary Fiber - 5 grams
* Folate - 4 mcg
* Iron - 0.25 mg
* Phosphorus - 10 mg
* Potassium - 159 mg
* Sodium - 0.00 mg
* Vitamin A - 73 IU
* Vitamin C - 8 mg
* Soluble Fiber
* Insoluble fiber
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
[quote]Thanks for this nice information about apples!
They are good for our teeth too! Eating a crunchy apple after your meals will dislodge food particles from the gums and gaps between teeth and prevent tooth decay ![/quote]
thanks kalyani for sharing another useful benefit and eating apple......
[quote]Thanks for this nice information about apples!
They are good for our teeth too! Eating a crunchy apple after your meals will dislodge food particles from the gums and gaps between teeth and prevent tooth decay ![/quote]
thanks kalyani for sharing another useful benefit and eating apple......
Benefits of Apples
picture of apple The old saying “ to eat an apple going to bed, will make the doctor beg his bread” has been justified by its many health-rich properties. A member of the rose family, fossil remains have shown that apples were gathered and stored 5,000 years ago and it’s likely that they were already cultivated during the Neolithic times. Apples are excellent detoxifiers and apple juice can destroy viruses in the body.
In one recent study , Riu Hai Liu of Cornell University, has found although apples has only a small amount of vitamin C, eating 100 grams of apple provides the same amount of antioxidant activity as taking 1,500 milligrams of the same vitamin.
Just make sure you do not take too many apple seeds because it could be toxic if taken in large amount.
Benefits of Apples:
1. Apple cleans teeth and strengthens gum
2. Will make the cholesterol level lower
3. Detoxify the body and has an antiviral property
4. Apple will also prevent constipation because it helps digestion
5. One large apple supplies almost 30% of minimum amount of fiber that should be consumed daily
picture of apple The old saying “ to eat an apple going to bed, will make the doctor beg his bread” has been justified by its many health-rich properties. A member of the rose family, fossil remains have shown that apples were gathered and stored 5,000 years ago and it’s likely that they were already cultivated during the Neolithic times. Apples are excellent detoxifiers and apple juice can destroy viruses in the body.
In one recent study , Riu Hai Liu of Cornell University, has found although apples has only a small amount of vitamin C, eating 100 grams of apple provides the same amount of antioxidant activity as taking 1,500 milligrams of the same vitamin.
Just make sure you do not take too many apple seeds because it could be toxic if taken in large amount.
Benefits of Apples:
1. Apple cleans teeth and strengthens gum
2. Will make the cholesterol level lower
3. Detoxify the body and has an antiviral property
4. Apple will also prevent constipation because it helps digestion
5. One large apple supplies almost 30% of minimum amount of fiber that should be consumed daily
The use :
1. For people who suffer from gout and rheumatism, eat apple regularly because it will aid healing
2. Eating 2 apples a day will reduce your cholesterol level up to 10 %
3. Drinking an apple juice, 3 times a day, is said to prevent virus from settling in the body.
4. Another benefit of apple is for those who have problem with their stomach. If you have problem with indigestion, eat apples before meals.
5. Grated apple, when mixed with live yogurt may be helpful in cases of diarrhea
Tips :
1) Never buy apples that have not been kept cold since they can be over-ripe in a few days.
2) Apples should be hard. If you can dent an apple with your finger, DO NOT BUY IT.
3) Keep your apples refrigerated. If not, it will decay fast.
4) To prevent browning, rub the cut surfaces with a mixture of lemon juice and water.
5) Canadian researchers analyzing eight popular varieties found that the old standby, Red Delicious, and an apple called Northern Spy contain more disease-fighting antioxidants in their skin and flesh than any other studied. In English this means red apples are better than other apples.
To get the most out of an apple, you should eat the skin as well. Sadly, you may want to peel your apple and throw away the skin. Why ? First, because apple is one of those fruits that contain the highest pesticides residues. Second, because most apples are waxed to give it a beautiful shine. Not only will you eat the wax, you would also eat the pesticides trapped by the wax...to remove the wax just scratch lightly or rub lightly with the knife on the apple,the wax will get removed now wash it properly......
1. For people who suffer from gout and rheumatism, eat apple regularly because it will aid healing
2. Eating 2 apples a day will reduce your cholesterol level up to 10 %
3. Drinking an apple juice, 3 times a day, is said to prevent virus from settling in the body.
4. Another benefit of apple is for those who have problem with their stomach. If you have problem with indigestion, eat apples before meals.
5. Grated apple, when mixed with live yogurt may be helpful in cases of diarrhea
Tips :
1) Never buy apples that have not been kept cold since they can be over-ripe in a few days.
2) Apples should be hard. If you can dent an apple with your finger, DO NOT BUY IT.
3) Keep your apples refrigerated. If not, it will decay fast.
4) To prevent browning, rub the cut surfaces with a mixture of lemon juice and water.
5) Canadian researchers analyzing eight popular varieties found that the old standby, Red Delicious, and an apple called Northern Spy contain more disease-fighting antioxidants in their skin and flesh than any other studied. In English this means red apples are better than other apples.
To get the most out of an apple, you should eat the skin as well. Sadly, you may want to peel your apple and throw away the skin. Why ? First, because apple is one of those fruits that contain the highest pesticides residues. Second, because most apples are waxed to give it a beautiful shine. Not only will you eat the wax, you would also eat the pesticides trapped by the wax...to remove the wax just scratch lightly or rub lightly with the knife on the apple,the wax will get removed now wash it properly......
We're told that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what exactly are the health benefits of apples? Here are ten reasons to heed the advice of that old proverb.
Bone Protection
French researchers found that a flavanoid called phloridzin that is found only in apples may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis and may also increase bone density. Boron, another ingredient in apples, also strengthens bones.
Asthma Help
One recent study shows that children with asthma who drank apple juice on a daily basis suffered from less wheezing than children who drank apple juice only once per month. Another study showed that children born to women who eat a lot of apples during pregnancy have lower rates of asthma than children whose mothers ate few apples.
Alzheimer's Prevention
A study on mice at Cornell University found that the quercetin in apples may protect brain cells from the kind of free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimer's disease.
Lower Cholesterol
The pectin in apples lowers LDL ("bad") cholesterol. People who eat two apples per day may lower their cholesterol by as much as 16 percent.
Lung Cancer Prevention
According to a study of 10,000 people, those who ate the most apples had a 50 percent lower risk of developing lung cancer. Researchers believe this is due to the high levels of the flavonoids quercetin and naringin in apples.
Breast Cancer Prevention
A Cornell University study found that rats who ate one apple per day reduced their risk of breast cancer by 17 percent. Rats fed three apples per day reduced their risk by 39 percent and those fed six apples per day reduced their risk by 44 percent.
Colon Cancer Prevention
One study found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 43 percent lower risk of colon cancer. Other research shows that the pectin in apples reduces the risk of colon cancer and helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.
Liver Cancer Prevention
Research found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 57 percent lower risk of liver cancer.
Diabetes Management
The pectin in apples supplies galacturonic acid to the body which lowers the body's need for insulin and may help in the management of diabetes.
Weight Loss
A Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.
Bone Protection
French researchers found that a flavanoid called phloridzin that is found only in apples may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis and may also increase bone density. Boron, another ingredient in apples, also strengthens bones.
Asthma Help
One recent study shows that children with asthma who drank apple juice on a daily basis suffered from less wheezing than children who drank apple juice only once per month. Another study showed that children born to women who eat a lot of apples during pregnancy have lower rates of asthma than children whose mothers ate few apples.
Alzheimer's Prevention
A study on mice at Cornell University found that the quercetin in apples may protect brain cells from the kind of free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimer's disease.
Lower Cholesterol
The pectin in apples lowers LDL ("bad") cholesterol. People who eat two apples per day may lower their cholesterol by as much as 16 percent.
Lung Cancer Prevention
According to a study of 10,000 people, those who ate the most apples had a 50 percent lower risk of developing lung cancer. Researchers believe this is due to the high levels of the flavonoids quercetin and naringin in apples.
Breast Cancer Prevention
A Cornell University study found that rats who ate one apple per day reduced their risk of breast cancer by 17 percent. Rats fed three apples per day reduced their risk by 39 percent and those fed six apples per day reduced their risk by 44 percent.
Colon Cancer Prevention
One study found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 43 percent lower risk of colon cancer. Other research shows that the pectin in apples reduces the risk of colon cancer and helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.
Liver Cancer Prevention
Research found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 57 percent lower risk of liver cancer.
Diabetes Management
The pectin in apples supplies galacturonic acid to the body which lowers the body's need for insulin and may help in the management of diabetes.
Weight Loss
A Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.
How About an Apple on Your Face?
# You can make simple face masks from apples and even applesauce. While there are many recipes for homemade face masks using apples, here are two that combine the antioxidant benefits of the apple with the exfoliating benefits of ingredients like wheat germ and oatmeal. Using apples in facial applications means your skin will be getting Vitamins A, B and C directly from the masks.
Face mask with wheat germ: 1 tbsp. pureed apple (or organic applesauce), 1 tbsp. wheat germ. Mix the wheat germ with the pureed apple until you've made a smooth paste. Wash your face, then apply the face mask, avoiding the eye area. Wait 10 minutes for the mask to dry and remove it with warm water. The wheat germ will act as a gentle exfoliating agent.
Face mask with oatmeal: 2 tbsp. of rolled oats, 1 1/2 tsp. of cornmeal, 1 tbsp. of honey, 1/2 medium apple, cored, peeled and finely chopped. Use a fork to mix the oatmeal and cornmeal with the honey, which acts as a natural moisturizer, in a small bowl until you create a paste. Using a food processor, combine the paste with the apple until blended. Gently scrub the mixture onto your face in a circular motion. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
# You can make simple face masks from apples and even applesauce. While there are many recipes for homemade face masks using apples, here are two that combine the antioxidant benefits of the apple with the exfoliating benefits of ingredients like wheat germ and oatmeal. Using apples in facial applications means your skin will be getting Vitamins A, B and C directly from the masks.
Face mask with wheat germ: 1 tbsp. pureed apple (or organic applesauce), 1 tbsp. wheat germ. Mix the wheat germ with the pureed apple until you've made a smooth paste. Wash your face, then apply the face mask, avoiding the eye area. Wait 10 minutes for the mask to dry and remove it with warm water. The wheat germ will act as a gentle exfoliating agent.
Face mask with oatmeal: 2 tbsp. of rolled oats, 1 1/2 tsp. of cornmeal, 1 tbsp. of honey, 1/2 medium apple, cored, peeled and finely chopped. Use a fork to mix the oatmeal and cornmeal with the honey, which acts as a natural moisturizer, in a small bowl until you create a paste. Using a food processor, combine the paste with the apple until blended. Gently scrub the mixture onto your face in a circular motion. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Apple Cider for Acne
# One popular home treatment using apple cider vinegar for treating acne, has been shown to rid skin of bacteria and oils and balance the skin's pH level. Simply dilute a high quality apple cider vinegar in purified water, with one part of the vinegar to eight parts of water. Soak a clean cotton ball with the apple cider vinegar mix and gently moisten your skin with the cotton ball. Rinse with warm water. Avoid rinsing your face with the cider mixture, since vinegar can also dry out the skin. Apple cider vinegar is also great for removing overnight blemishes, if you dab your face with vinegar before bed. If you have age spots, many nutritionists say they can be lightened if you dab them with the vinegar before bed.
Treatment for Sunburn
# Many alternative medicine proponents say that apples can help you recover more quickly from sunburn. To treat your sunburn, add 1 tsp. of glycerine to the pulp from a grated apple. Mix it together and then apply it to your face for about 15 to 20 minutes. Wash the mixture off using cold water. This remedy often prevents blistering and peeling later on.
Natural Skin Toner
# Apples also work as the perfect ingredient to tone tired and stressed-out skin. You can use green apples, in particular, to give your skin a healthy, toned glow. The Granny Smith apple if your best bet.
Core the apple and remove the seeds, but leave the peel on. Cut the apple into small cubes. Combine the apple and 1/2 cup lukewarm water in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Remove it from heat and allow to cool completely.
Strain the apple mixture through a colander or a fine sieve into a clean bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup of witch hazel. Apply the mixture to your face with a clean cotton ball, or spritz it on your face using a spray bottle.
# One popular home treatment using apple cider vinegar for treating acne, has been shown to rid skin of bacteria and oils and balance the skin's pH level. Simply dilute a high quality apple cider vinegar in purified water, with one part of the vinegar to eight parts of water. Soak a clean cotton ball with the apple cider vinegar mix and gently moisten your skin with the cotton ball. Rinse with warm water. Avoid rinsing your face with the cider mixture, since vinegar can also dry out the skin. Apple cider vinegar is also great for removing overnight blemishes, if you dab your face with vinegar before bed. If you have age spots, many nutritionists say they can be lightened if you dab them with the vinegar before bed.
Treatment for Sunburn
# Many alternative medicine proponents say that apples can help you recover more quickly from sunburn. To treat your sunburn, add 1 tsp. of glycerine to the pulp from a grated apple. Mix it together and then apply it to your face for about 15 to 20 minutes. Wash the mixture off using cold water. This remedy often prevents blistering and peeling later on.
Natural Skin Toner
# Apples also work as the perfect ingredient to tone tired and stressed-out skin. You can use green apples, in particular, to give your skin a healthy, toned glow. The Granny Smith apple if your best bet.
Core the apple and remove the seeds, but leave the peel on. Cut the apple into small cubes. Combine the apple and 1/2 cup lukewarm water in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Remove it from heat and allow to cool completely.
Strain the apple mixture through a colander or a fine sieve into a clean bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup of witch hazel. Apply the mixture to your face with a clean cotton ball, or spritz it on your face using a spray bottle.
The health benefits of apple include the following:
* Digestion: Apples being rich in fiber help in digestion. Regular consumption of apples ensures smooth bowel movements and helps in preventing consitipation and stomach disorders.
* Anaemia: Apples are useful in treting anaemia as it is rich in apples. Anaemia is the deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood which can increased with the intake of iron rich diet such as apples.
* Weakness: Apples are known to remove weakness and add vigour and vitality of weak people. It is, therefore, often given to patients to help them recover fast from their illness. If you want to gain weight, apple should be a part of your diet daily. It also helps in detoxifying the body and improve the overall health.
* Dental Care: Eating apples helps in cleaning teeth and gum. It reduces the incidence of cavities in teeth. When you eat apples, the fiber in it cleanses the teeth, while the antiviral properties of the fruit keep bacteria and virus away.
* Heart Disease: Apple lowers the level of cholesterol and hence it is beneficial for the heart.
* Rheumatism: Patients who are suffering from rheumatism find apples very useful as it aids in the healing process.
* Eye Disorders: Apples are believed to make the eyes strong and improve eye-sight. It also helps in treating night blindness.
* Skin Care: Pastes of apple and honey, and apple and milk when applied on the skin increase it shine and glow.
Apples also help in treating gout, and dysentry. Recent research has also revealed that apples have chemicals such as flavanoids and polyphenols which can help fight cancers. It is therefore, rightly, said - An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
When you buy apples make sure they are firm. Dont buy apples that have wrinkles as such apples have lost most of their health benefits and nutritional value.
* Digestion: Apples being rich in fiber help in digestion. Regular consumption of apples ensures smooth bowel movements and helps in preventing consitipation and stomach disorders.
* Anaemia: Apples are useful in treting anaemia as it is rich in apples. Anaemia is the deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood which can increased with the intake of iron rich diet such as apples.
* Weakness: Apples are known to remove weakness and add vigour and vitality of weak people. It is, therefore, often given to patients to help them recover fast from their illness. If you want to gain weight, apple should be a part of your diet daily. It also helps in detoxifying the body and improve the overall health.
* Dental Care: Eating apples helps in cleaning teeth and gum. It reduces the incidence of cavities in teeth. When you eat apples, the fiber in it cleanses the teeth, while the antiviral properties of the fruit keep bacteria and virus away.
* Heart Disease: Apple lowers the level of cholesterol and hence it is beneficial for the heart.
* Rheumatism: Patients who are suffering from rheumatism find apples very useful as it aids in the healing process.
* Eye Disorders: Apples are believed to make the eyes strong and improve eye-sight. It also helps in treating night blindness.
* Skin Care: Pastes of apple and honey, and apple and milk when applied on the skin increase it shine and glow.
Apples also help in treating gout, and dysentry. Recent research has also revealed that apples have chemicals such as flavanoids and polyphenols which can help fight cancers. It is therefore, rightly, said - An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
When you buy apples make sure they are firm. Dont buy apples that have wrinkles as such apples have lost most of their health benefits and nutritional value.
nagalakshmi.karunanidhi wrote:
[quote]@Aman,
What is meant by Triphala?.Is it a herb? :) :)[/quote]
Triphala ("three fruits"), an herb originating in India, has been found to act as a complete body cleanser. Not only does Triphala help to detoxify and cleanse the colon, it also purifies the blood and removes toxins from the liver. Other cleansing benefits of Triphala include reducing some forms of cholesterol (serum cholesterol), and reduces high blood pressure.
The plant's popularity in India stems from the vegetarian diet of much of this country's population, requiring a laxative that does not counteract with the diet of these people. Triphala is categorized as a purgative form of laxative, i.e. an herb type of intestinal stimulant that works similar to Senna and Rhubarb. Purgative preparations are often needed by people who have certain degrees of liver and gall bladder congestion. As Triphala is known as a cleaning agent, including a blood cleanser, the herb is very beneficial for these people. The herb also has a high nutritional value, including high levels of vitamin C.
Triphala, said to contain three different 'fruits' is well known in ancient Indian folklore, and is widely used by natural healers experienced in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, which literally translated means 'long life practice'. The fruits, Harada, Amla, and Bihara, relate to the three sections or 'humors' of Indian medicine. Harada, which is bitter tasting, is best known for its laxative qualities as well as being an astringent and antispasmodic. Amla, which is high in Vitamin C (20 times more than citrus fruit) is sour tasting and is considered good for inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Because of its high vitamin content, Triphala is often used as a food supplement like vitamins are in Western countries. In fact, the benefits of this herb are so well known that a well known Indian saying goes like this: "You do not have a mother? Don't worry, as long as you have Triphala in your life!"
In recent years, a number of research studies have found new uses for this herb, including treatment for various forms of cancer. It is also found to have high antioxidant qualities, and is even useful for treatment against noise and stress induced conditions.
[quote]@Aman,
What is meant by Triphala?.Is it a herb? :) :)[/quote]
Triphala ("three fruits"), an herb originating in India, has been found to act as a complete body cleanser. Not only does Triphala help to detoxify and cleanse the colon, it also purifies the blood and removes toxins from the liver. Other cleansing benefits of Triphala include reducing some forms of cholesterol (serum cholesterol), and reduces high blood pressure.
The plant's popularity in India stems from the vegetarian diet of much of this country's population, requiring a laxative that does not counteract with the diet of these people. Triphala is categorized as a purgative form of laxative, i.e. an herb type of intestinal stimulant that works similar to Senna and Rhubarb. Purgative preparations are often needed by people who have certain degrees of liver and gall bladder congestion. As Triphala is known as a cleaning agent, including a blood cleanser, the herb is very beneficial for these people. The herb also has a high nutritional value, including high levels of vitamin C.
Triphala, said to contain three different 'fruits' is well known in ancient Indian folklore, and is widely used by natural healers experienced in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, which literally translated means 'long life practice'. The fruits, Harada, Amla, and Bihara, relate to the three sections or 'humors' of Indian medicine. Harada, which is bitter tasting, is best known for its laxative qualities as well as being an astringent and antispasmodic. Amla, which is high in Vitamin C (20 times more than citrus fruit) is sour tasting and is considered good for inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Because of its high vitamin content, Triphala is often used as a food supplement like vitamins are in Western countries. In fact, the benefits of this herb are so well known that a well known Indian saying goes like this: "You do not have a mother? Don't worry, as long as you have Triphala in your life!"
In recent years, a number of research studies have found new uses for this herb, including treatment for various forms of cancer. It is also found to have high antioxidant qualities, and is even useful for treatment against noise and stress induced conditions.
n apple may have caused problems in The Garden of Eden, but it is a "good guy" when it comes to nutrition. It is also a very portable and easy-to-consume snack.
Health Benefits of Apples
The variety of health benefits supplied by apples is huge and very encouraging. This fist-sized snack that needs little preparation - unless they are being cooked - is packed with health-boosting properties:
* Help protect bone health
* Help prevent asthma, heart disease, and cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and liver
* New research also suggests that the phytonutrient called quercetin may help to prevent Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism
* Pectin in apples can help to lower LDL cholesterol
* Good for diabetes and weight management
* Good source of vitamin C
* Good source of soluble and insoluble fiber
* Excellent source of flavanoids and antioxidants
It is important to keep in mind that a lot of the goodness of apples is contained in the skin. If eaten whole, they need to be washed carefully - right before being consumed.
Health Benefits of Apples
The variety of health benefits supplied by apples is huge and very encouraging. This fist-sized snack that needs little preparation - unless they are being cooked - is packed with health-boosting properties:
* Help protect bone health
* Help prevent asthma, heart disease, and cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and liver
* New research also suggests that the phytonutrient called quercetin may help to prevent Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism
* Pectin in apples can help to lower LDL cholesterol
* Good for diabetes and weight management
* Good source of vitamin C
* Good source of soluble and insoluble fiber
* Excellent source of flavanoids and antioxidants
It is important to keep in mind that a lot of the goodness of apples is contained in the skin. If eaten whole, they need to be washed carefully - right before being consumed.
On the tree, apples have their own natural waxy coating to protect them. This is removed when they are cleaned for production, and a new artificial coating is applied for shipping them. This artificial coating can be washed off using warm water and a fruit and vegetable cleaner.
Organic apples don't always look as good as other apples, but they are the safest choice if there is concern about pesticides and preservatives.
How an apple is eaten is also very important - especially when eating them with the skin on. Each bite of apple needs to be chewed until it is practically mush. Then the digestive enzymes can do their work of extracting the nutritional components from the apple as it passes through the digestive system.
Biting off large chunks of apple, and swallowing them practically whole will put too much stress on the stomach as it tries to break the large pieces down. This is the reason that some people experience a pain in their stomachs after eating one.
Read on
* Ten Foods to Boost Immunity and Stay Healthy
* Health Benefits of Flax Seeds
* Apple and Raspberry Nut Crumble Recipe
Chewing well is a good rule for eating any food. The more a piece of food is chewed, the easier it is for the digestive system to extract its goodness
Organic apples don't always look as good as other apples, but they are the safest choice if there is concern about pesticides and preservatives.
How an apple is eaten is also very important - especially when eating them with the skin on. Each bite of apple needs to be chewed until it is practically mush. Then the digestive enzymes can do their work of extracting the nutritional components from the apple as it passes through the digestive system.
Biting off large chunks of apple, and swallowing them practically whole will put too much stress on the stomach as it tries to break the large pieces down. This is the reason that some people experience a pain in their stomachs after eating one.
Read on
* Ten Foods to Boost Immunity and Stay Healthy
* Health Benefits of Flax Seeds
* Apple and Raspberry Nut Crumble Recipe
Chewing well is a good rule for eating any food. The more a piece of food is chewed, the easier it is for the digestive system to extract its goodness
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