We’ve been hearing the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” since we were kids. It is even mentioned at school, isn’t it? But does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? I believe you also want to know the answer so better keep reading.<\/p>\n
This Pembrokeshire proverb<\/a> was first seen in print in the 1866 edition of Notes and Queries magazine and has been passed down through generations. Although, eating apples is not for a cure but adding apples to your diet has significant effects on our health. Now, let’s know more about apples and how it is beneficial to our health.<\/p>\n A 2004 study<\/a> illustrated the benefits of eating apples and its association to decreased number risk of chronic diseases.<\/p>\n Here are the nutrients we get from one large-sized, unpeeled raw apple (182 g) according to USDA<\/a>.<\/p>\n Calories:<\/strong> 95 g<\/p>\n Fat: <\/strong>0.3 g<\/p>\n Fiber:<\/strong> 4.4 g<\/p>\n Sugars:<\/strong> 18 9<\/p>\n Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 25 g<\/p>\n Protein: <\/strong>0.5 g<\/p>\n Potassium:<\/strong> 195 g<\/p>\n As illustrated, apples contain Vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. A study<\/a> has discussed that more fiber <\/a>intake can contribute to preventing hypertension. Furthermore, fiber is also said to have cholesterol-lowering effects<\/a>, This lowers the risks of cardiovascular-related strokes and diseases.<\/p>\n Adding apples to our diet especially to type 2 diabetes patients is very helpful. The high fiber content of apples can reduce the sudden blood sugar increase. Also, it was shown in a Harvard study<\/a> that compared to a high fiber diet, the low fiber diet doubled the risk of type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n Apple is rich in antioxidants <\/a>and flavonoids<\/a> may help prevent oxidative damage in a cell’s DNA that may develop cancers. According to the National Cancer Institute<\/a>, antioxidants are also known as “free radical scavengers”. Free radicals are highly reactive chemicals that can seriously harm the cells and antioxidants help to neutralize them.<\/p>\n The fiber content of an apple can also slow digestion and make you feel fuller after eating. This will prevent someone to overeat.<\/em><\/p>\n Some nutrients found in apples are thought to be associated with bone health such as Vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K and, magnesium. This is found to lower the risk of osteoporosis risk in middle-aged and elderly adults based on a <\/em>2017 study<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n In the research of <\/em>The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition<\/em><\/a>, adults 50 years old and older added just a small amount of apple and other flavonoid-rich foods like berries and tea compared to people who ate more flavonoid-rich foods. are more likely to develop <\/em>Alzheimer’s disease.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Apples contain<\/em> Vitamin C<\/em><\/a> that boosts the body’s immune system. <\/em>Vitamin C<\/em><\/a> is said to be good for overall health and as an antioxidant, it also helps in the removal of unwanted substances from the<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We’ve been hearing the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” since we were kids. It is even mentioned at school, isn’t it? But does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? 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What are the benefits of eating apples?<\/span><\/h3>\n
Cardiovascular Health<\/h4>\n
Type 2 Diabetes<\/h4>\n
Cancer<\/h4>\n
Other Health Benefits :<\/span><\/h3>\n
May prevent obesity<\/h4>\n
Good for Bone health<\/h4>\n
May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease<\/h4>\n
Stonger Immune System<\/h4>\n