Apple and its health benefits

Preface

           An apple is a fruit having a range of nutrients. It contains vitamin C, antioxidants, fibers, minerals, flavonoids, malic acid, which are truly advantageous for our health.

Some of the health benefits of eating apples are given below.

1. Health of heart.

       Eating apples helps in bettering the health of the heart by lowering the cholesterol and reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. Blood pressure is controlled by the presence of potassium in the apple. It has fiber and polyphenols which lower inflammation.

2. Digestion 

      Apples have a high quantity of fiber, which is used in the digestion of food. It's helpful for constipation as it contains 85 water, which gives hydration and reduces the chance of getting gastroesophageal reflux disease.

3. Apple supports weight regulation.

       As apples contain fiber, input of high fiber results in lowering of body weight. It has polyphenols that help in anti-obesity effects. Apples have low calories, which helps in weight management. 

4. Prevention against Diabetes

           Apple's skin has polyphenols that stimulate the pancreas to release insulin and help the cells to take in sugar. It reduces insulin resistance which lowers the blood sugar rate.  

5. Danger of cancer

            Polyphenols contained in apples have anti-cancer properties. It reduces cardiovascular disease and infections. It reduces the danger of cancer in the lungs, digestive tract, breast, pancreas, bladder, kidney, brain. It has chemo protective and chemo preventive effects on many cancer types.

6. Brain health

         Apple protects the brain from oxidative stress and reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease. It helps to protect the nerve cells. Fisten present in apples boosts brain function.

7. Skin health

           Apples contain vitamin C that plays a very important role in skin brightness, giving a radiant complexion to the skin and lowering the dullness of the skin. It evens out the skin tone as it contains alpha hydroxy acid.

8. Immune system

            Apples contain antioxidants and fibers which help to reduce inflammation, which is very common during infections. The immune system of the body is regulated by flavonoids contained in an apple's skin.

9. Bone Strength

             Apple helps to make the bone strong. Flavonoids present in apples improve bone thickness. The apple contains potassium and calcium, which are very important for bones. Boron present in apples protects against arthritis and helps in bone formation. Phloridzin present in apples reduces bone breakage after menopause in women.

    In this way, the apple keeps our health good and protects us from many diseases.