“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a good example of one of those old cliche’s that actually turns out to be right.Eating one apple a day could lower the risk of HEART ATTACK by 32%.Epidemiological studies have liked the consumption of apples with reduced risk of some CANCERS,CARDIOVASCULAR disease,ASTHMA,and DIABETES. National Cancer Institute reported that foods containing FLAVONOIDS like the ones in apple may reduce the risk of LUNG CANCERby as much as 50%.
Apples have the second highest level of ANTIOXIDANT activity of any other commonly consumed fruit in the United States (beaten out only by cranberries).Apples contain PECTIN,a valuable source of soluble fiber that can lower BAD CHOLESTEROL (LDL) and help regulate BLOOD SUGAR level.Speaking of sugar,apples do have some sugar (fructose).The sugar in apples come wrapped with 5 g of fiber and rich blend of nutrients,very different from the high-fructose corn syrup used to sweeten every junk food in the market. Apples are the best dietary sources of BORON a mineral that has real bone-building properties and is an important part of an OSTEOPOROSIS prevention program.An article in the Journal of Applied Nutrition demonstrated a high probability that there’s a connection between not having enough boron in your system and having symptoms of ARTHRITIS.
THE BEST APPLE OF ALL-Though almost all apples contain valuable phenols and antioxidants,the good old RED DELICIOUS seems to frequently come out the winner when it comes to antioxidant power.By the way,when you eat apples,don’t forget the peel.Apples peels have potent antioxidant activity and can greatly inhibit the growth of LIVER CANCER and COLON CANCER cells.
APPLE ALERT- Unfortunately,the Environmental Working Group,a consumer advocate and protection nonprofit research organization,put apples on it’s 2003 list of 12 foods most contaminated with pesticides.The organization suggests YOU BUY ORGANIC APPLES.
Source:-Healthiest foods on Earth .
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