benefits of apple

 

introduction...

Hey there, you known that saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"? you first heard  it back in kindergarten. I still live with my mom so I'm told that everyday! While this expression can be irritating,  is so truth to it. Today we'll be talking about why you should eat an Apple everyday. We know not all of you have apples on a list of your favorite foods, but dang are they good for you! Do they assist in weight loss?, How about heart benefits? can apples really prevent type 2 diabetes?  or even cancer? 

1. Apples Supply Your Body With Great Nutrients.

We're talking all the AND more.... Apples supply your body with great nutrients. When it comes to your health, apples are a nutrients goldmine. Just biting into one means opening a floodgate of amazing health benefits, For those of  you who aren't apple enthusiasts, prepare to have your mind changed... For starters, the average medium sized apple is around 72 calories. you are also looking at around 13% your daily fiber intake. And let's not forget about vitamins. Eating one apple means you are receiving about 6 mg of  Vitamin C, which is 11% o your recommended intake of the day. There are also satisfying amounts of manganese, potassium, vitamin K and  copper. Now, you may be saying to yourself , " Sure apples have a lot of nutrients, but you said: benefits". 

 2. Eating Apples can Help You Lose Weight. 

Eating apple can help you lose weight Geeze, apples are looking better already, aren't they? One of the great benefits of eating any fruit is potential  weight loss. Apple are surprisingly filing. Because of their high fiber content, this fruit will make you feel full for a longer period of time. Not to mention all the water you are consuming by eating a single one. A study conducted in 2009 focused on people. who begin their meal by eating sliced apples. As it turns out, they consumed 200 calories per day, while the average man should have 2500. In order to lose weight, it is recommended that you subtract 500 calories from your daily diet. If you schedule is a little hectic, and you have zero time to head to the gym, and have no feat! Munching on an apple is a great place to start the weight loss process. 

3. Apples Lower Your Risk of Diabetes. 

Apples lower your risk of Diabetes. Diabetes is listed among the world's most glaring health concerns. Did you know that an estimated 1 in 3 adults, In the United states are prediabetic? No kidding by 2013, around 382 million people around the world are estimated to have diabetes. That number is predicted to shoot up to almost 600 million by 2035! For those of you concerned about diabetes. well you may want to consult a doctor. But in the kitchen, you can start eating apples. Research has linked the consumption of apples to decreasing a person's risk of diabetes. Take  this one study for example, This piece of research from 2011 focused on people who ate on apple every day, as well as a group who didn't. By the end, those who ate apples had a 28% less chance of diabetes. You see, apples contain a type of soluble fiber called pectin. This acid is released into the bloodstream to maintain a proper level of blood sugar. So it's safe to say that when it comes to fighting the risk of diabetes, apples are on your side. 

4. Apples Potential Prevent Cancer. 

Now let me quickly say that  this is not a certainty. Many studies have simply pointed toward this claim being true. For instance, lab studies have shown that several compounds found in apples have the potential to prevent cancer from growing. Keep in mind, further studies are needed to confirm this. Apples contain several nutrients and polyphenols that may very well assist in cancer prevention. The apple peel even carries chemical compounds of it's own. These are known as triter periods, which as evidence suggests, may help battle cancer as well as several other diseases. A study conducted back in 2005 suggested that people who scarfed down 1 apple a day had a 20%  lower risk of colorectal cancer, and an 18% less risk of breast cancer. 

5. Apples Fight Heart Disease. 

Apples fight Heart Disease For every 25 grams of apple you consume, you are 9% less likely to suffer a stroke. Is there a simpler way to put that? Apples can be great for your heart. When I mentioned the triter periods located in the peel a second ago, I didn't mentioned the other polyphenols that exist within it. One of these is a flavonoid known as epicatechin. While triter periods maintain a proper blood sugar, epicatechin lowers your blood pressure. Flavonoids such as these are linked to a 20% lower risk of stroke. One study done in 2013 put apples up against cholesterol lowering drugs known as statins, This just gets better and better, doesn't it? Well don't run to the grocery store just yet.