12 Reason to Love Apple even More
By PositiveMed-Team
Edited By Stephanie Dawson
We all have heard the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” health benefits of apples are numerous and varied.
Here are 12 reasons to love this delicious fruit even more:
1. Whiter teeth
Apples can be helpful to those who desire a pearly-white smile. It cannot replace your toothbrush, however chewing on an apple stimulates saliva production which results in reduction of tooth decay by reducing the number of bacteria in the mouth.
2. Flat tummy
Apples are round in shape but can help your tummy avoid that same fate. Apples are a rich source of fiber and essential nutrients and have the capability to keep you feeling full for a considerable amount of time. One complete apple can fulfill the entire day’s fruit requirements and is low in calories making it ideal for people on diet plans.
3. Healthy heart
Apples are a rich source of potassium which can increase good heart health. Eating apples reduces the risk of stroke and other heart diseases and help open clogged arteries.
4. Prevents Alzheimer’s
A recent study proved apple juice can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and slows down the effect of aging on the brain. The rats used in the study displayed boosted levels of neurotransmitter acetylcholine and were found more resistant to Alzheimer’s.
5. Protection against metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a group of symptoms related to heart and diabetic problems. People who eat apples can avoid these problems without much effort. A study conducted at National Health and Nutrition Examination found that those who had apples in the past 24 hours in any form had 27% less chances of metabolic syndrome symptoms.
6. Immunity booster
Apples are a rich source of vitamins including C and A, they also contain flavonoids and low amounts of iron, calcium, and phosphorus. These nutritional stocks make it a natural immunity booster and a must-have in changing weather.
7. Cancer-fighting ability
Cancer risk is decreased by simply adding this fruit to your diet. A study in France in 2004 found a chemical called triterpenoids present in apples helps avoid various types of cancer including colon, liver, and breast.
8. Prevents gallstones
Too much cholesterol causes gallstones. When too much cholesterol remains in the bile ducts it turns solid and becomes gallstones, obese people are more prone to this. Apples reduce cholesterol levels and stop its solidification avoiding formation of gallstones.
9. Beautiful skin
Eating apples can make you look more beautiful. Various studies have shown that adding apples to the daily diet improves the texture of the skin because of the fiber present in them making the skin glow.
10. Liver detoxification
Many of us daily consume toxins food and drinks. The job of our liver is to drain away these toxins from our body. Many health experts do not advocate detoxifying diets as they do more damage than good. Fruits like apples can help the liver remove toxins from the body naturally.
11. Respiration friendly
Apples can be helpful in fighting respiratory diseases like asthma. Research shows consuming 5 apples per week can reduce the danger of asthma attacks and improve overall breathing as 25% of apple that we eat is air.
12. Reduced diabetes riskFruits like apples, blueberries, and pears contain a class of antioxidants called anthocyanins which are responsible for reducing the risk of development of Type 2 diabetes. This antioxidant is responsible for giving red color to apples. This fact was confirmed in a study published in 2012 by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
