Apples – benefits for the health

It is for real that apples keep the doctor away, often referred to as “miracle food”.

Apple is one of the most popular fruits. It contains an impressive list of essential nutrients that are needed for normal growth and development. Apples contain no saturated fat and cholesterol but are high in dietary fiber (pectin) which prevents the absorption of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the intestines. Dietary fiber also helps protect the lining of the colon to exposure to toxic substances by binding to cancer-causing colon cancer.

Apple fruits contain significant amounts of  vitamin C și beta-caroten. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant.

Nutrition dates

100 g of apple shell contains 85% water, brings the body and contains 52 kcal :

• 0,26g protein;
• 0,17 g lipid;
• 13,81 g carbohydrate;
• 2,4 g fiber;
• 10,39 g of sugar;
• 6 mg calcium;
• 0.12 mg iron;
• 5 mg magnesium;
• 11 mg phosphorus;
• 107 mg potassium;
• 4,6 mg vitamin C
• 54 UI vitamin A.

Source: USDA – national nutrient database of US.

The main benefits of apples

1. Apples are good for heart
   Apples have a high content of natural phytochemicals that act as powerful antioxidants when you eat. These compounds neutralize the negative effects of free radicals that damage healthy cells and increase the risk of heart failure and cancer. In addition, the soluble fibers of the shell Apples reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines and helps regulate digestion.
2. They improve dental health
   These fruit stimulates the production of saliva, helping to reduce caries causing bacteria and other oral hygiene problems. Although benefits can not replace apples toothbrush and toothpaste, it can be very useful when you do not have these items on hand.
3. Accelerates metabolism
   minerals in green apples activates metabolism. Copper, iron, potassium and manganese stimulate this process beneficial. Do not forget that the habit of skipping breakfast slows down metabolism. But if you start to eat oatmeal with apples breakfast and drink a cup of white tea, the benefits will be visible shortly.
4. Vitamins A
   baked apples increase intake of vitamin A in the body. One portion of this delicious dish containing 3% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A. Vitamin A is particularly useful to protect the eyesight and can reduce the risk of vision degeneration with advancing age, and even ocular infections.
5. Provides protection bones
   Researchers have shown that flavonoids found in apple called phlorizin can protect women in  menopauseof  osteoporosis and increase  bone density. Boron is another ingredient of apples which strengthens the bone.

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