Health Benefits of Eating Apples
You must have heard about an
old idiomatic phrase “AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY AND YOU’LL KEEP THE
DOCTOR FROM EARNING HIS BREAD!” It is true even in this modern medicinal
century. So what are the specific characteristics that make an apple so
advantageous for your overall health?
Here the top 10 amazing health benefits of eating apples:
1. Prevention of Vascular Diseases
Consuming an apple a day can
prevent 8500 of deaths from vascular diseases like angina, heart attack,
diabetes, and stroke as stated in the British Medical Journal. People who eat
at least one apple daily are less likely to suffer from diabetes than those who
do not. This is because of the fact that they are loaded with quercetin , a
natural flavonoid and a strong anti-oxidant that prevents damage against the
free radicals (which are highly reactive molecules or atoms in the body with an
unpaired electron). These free radicals have a deleterious effect on cells and
can lead to conditions like atherosclerosis (a condition characterized by
accumulation of plaque precursor to all vascular diseases), diabetes, aging
etc.
2. Reduction of Bad Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
Eating an apple on a daily
basis has been shown to produce a significant drop in the levels of LDL
cholesterol (bad cholesterol), according to a British scientific study. Apples
not only inhibit the oxidation of bad cholesterol, which consequently prevents
plaque organization within the arteries (atherosclerosis), yet also reduce the
blood pressure and the risk of having hypertension.
3. Improves Digestion
Since apples
contain pectin, which is a soluble fiber that assists in improving gut
motility, relieving constipation and ameliorating the overall digestion.
In irritable bowel syndrome, which is a disorder
characterized by widespread colicky abdominal pain and altered bowel movements
and is associated with stress, depression, and anxiety; apples are shown to
relief the signs and symptoms.
4. Prevention of Cancer
As stated above, apples
possess the potential to fight against free radicals. These free radicals can
also cause mutation of DNA and this DNA mutation plays a role in
carcinogenesis. Thereby they can combat against cancer as well. Furthermore,
apples are full of polyphenols, which are potent anti-oxidants that reduce the
proliferation of cancer cells.
5. Warding off and Treating Anemia
Apples are bombard with iron,
so drinking a glass of apple juice daily not only prevents but also helps in
managing iron deficiency anemia.
6. Keep the Blues Away
According to a British
scientific study, apples have a positive effect on your emotional and mental
well-being. Therefore, it can keep you exhilarated and blow away depression.
The scientific reason for this is that they are laden with serotonin (called as
a happy neurotransmitter in the medicine world), potassium, and magnesium; all
of which when deficient can lead to depression and low moods.
7. Enhancing Your Immune System
Since apples have multiple
disease-fighting properties, like fighting against free radicals, they boost up
your immune system defending against numerous infections.
8. Diminish the Risk of Alzheimer’s disease
According to a scientific
study, apples demonstrated to minimize the signs of aging and might help in
eluding Alzheimer’s disease. This brain de-cognitive disease occurs due to a
diminution of a brain neurotransmitter, called “ACETYLCHOLINE (Ach).” This
awesomely beneficial fruit averts the decline of Ach and hence Alzheimer’s.
9. Weight Control
In view of the fact that
apples are rich in fiber; they can aid in reducing your belly fat and maintain
your fitness in general. They are lower in calories and it is a healthier
concept to substitute your desire of indulging in a chocolate, a sweet dish, or
something higher in calories with having an apple.
10. Enhance Your Endurance Level
This fabulously healthy fruit
enhances your endurance level both before and after a workout and keep away
from getting fatigued easily.
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