10 Health Benefits of Apples
Many of us forget that
sometimes, the simplest answers are the best. Better health could be as easy as
reaching for the fruit bowl for some apples next time you need a snack
Bone Protection
French
researchers found that a flavanoid called phloridzin that is found only in
apples may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis and may also
increase bone density. Boron, another ingredient in apples, also strengthens
bones.
One
recent study shows that children with asthma who drank apple juice on a daily
basis suffered from less wheezing than children who drank apple juice only once
per month. Another study showed that children born to women who eat a lot of
apples during pregnancy have lower rates of asthma than children whose mothers
ate few apples.
Alzheimer's Prevention
A
study on mice at Cornell University found that the quercetin in apples may
protect brain cells from the kind of free radical damage that may lead to
Alzheimer's disease.
Lower Cholesterol
The
pectin in apples lowers LDL ("bad") cholesterol. People who eat two
apples per day may lower their cholesterol by as much as 16 percent.
Lung Cancer Prevention
According
to a study of 10,000 people, those who ate the most apples had a 50 percent
lower risk of developing lung cancer. Researchers believe this is due to the
high levels of the flavonoids quercetin and naringin in apples.
Breast Cancer Prevention
A
Cornell University study found that rats that ate one apple per day reducedtheir risk of breast cancer by 17 percent. Rats fed three apples per day
reduced their risk by 39 percent and those fed six apples per day reduced their
risk by 44 percent.
Colon Cancer Prevention
One
study found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 43 percent lower
risk of colon cancer. Other research shows that the pectin in apples reduces
the risk of colon cancer and helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.
Liver Cancer Prevention
Research
found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 57 percent lower risk of
liver cancer.
Diabetes Management
The
pectin in apples supplies galacturonic acid to the body which lowers the body's
need for insulin and may help in the management of diabetes.
Weight Loss
A
Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost
more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.
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