Health Benefits Of Apple

The health benefits of apple include the following:

Digestion: Apples, being rich in fiber, help in the digestive process. Regular
consumption of apples ensures smooth bowel movements and helps in preventing
constipation and various stomach disorders. Fiber is an important part of any diet. It
adds bulk to the stool and helps food pass through the digestive tract smoothly.
Furthermore, it stimulates peristaltic motion so the muscles contract appropriately and
move food along. Finally, it stimulates the release of gastric and digestive juices to
ensure efficient uptake of nutrients, while simultaneously scraping excess cholesterol
out of your veins and arteries to ensure proper heart health and reduce chances
of atherosclerosis.
Cancer Prevention: The role of apples in cancer prevention has been a subject of
study for some time, and while they have shown moderate improvement in various
types of cancer, particularly breast and colon cancer, the most significant discoveries
have been regarding lung cancer. Most fruits and vegetables have some sort of anti-
cancer effects, but apples stand head and shoulders among the rest in terms of
commonly consumed fruits. They show a distinct and undeniable capacity to reduce
lung cancer and slow its spread if it does develop. Hypotheses usually speak to the high
phytonutrient content, including kaempferol and quercetin, but the exact mechanism for
apples impact on cancer is still largely unclear.

Digestive Health: One of the most essential and overlooked parts of human health is
the beneficial bacteria living throughout our body. Apples specifically help improve
the functioning of the bacteria living inside of our large intestine, and early studies show
that apples change the metabolism within the digestive tract, and change the balance of
bacteria, which leads to improved health by maximizing nutrient uptake and eliminating
harmful bacteria and toxins.

Anemia: Apples are useful in treating anemia since apples are a rich source of iron.
Anemia is a deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood, which can be fixed by increasing
your intake of iron, which is an integral part in the metabolism of red blood cells. By
increasing the amount of red blood cells in the body, you not only prevent anemia but
also ensure proper oxygenation of essential organ systems to keep them functioning
properly.

Weakness: Apples are known to remove weakness and add vigor and vitality to weak
people. It is, therefore, often given to patients to help them recover quickly from their
illnesses. If you want to gain weight, apples should be a part of your daily diet. It also
helps in detoxifying the body and improving the overall health of the body. Although it
doesnt contain a significant amount of protein, the combination of the antioxidant
compounds and the protein found in apples can have a major role in preventing
weakness and improving muscle tone.

Managing Diabetes: Blood sugar control is essential for people who suffer from
diabetes, and the polyphenols in apples have been directly linked to reducing the
uptake of carbohydrates by the body. This, in turn, reduces the fluctuation of blood
sugar levels that occur in the bloodstream, an important factor for helping to keep
diabetes in check. It doesnt stop there, however. The polyphenols also lower glucose
absorption in our digestive tract, and they stimulate the release of insulin from our
pancreas, which is necessary to keep blood sugar levels in check. Finally,
the polyphenols stimulate the insulin receptors on cells throughout our body, which
speeds up the removal of sugar from our bloodstream and gets it to our cells, which
need it for metabolism and proper organ function. Apples are one of the best all around
foods for improving the health of people suffering from diabetes.

Dental Care: Eating apples helps in cleaning both the teeth and gums. Furthermore, it
reduces the incidence of cavities in the teeth. When you eat apples, the fiber in it
cleanses the teeth, while the antibacterial properties of the fruit keep bacteria and
viruses from infecting the body. Eating apples also stimulates the secretion of saliva,
which is an alkalinic compound, meaning that it further reduces the ability of bacteria to
multiply and grow in your mouth.

Alzheimers and Parkinsons Disease: As if the other impressive benefits of apples

werent enough, they also show a positive impact on neurological issues, particularly
two of the most tragic conditions, Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. The antioxidant
effects of all the phytonutrient compounds in apples certainly help reduce Alzheimers
disease, since the degeneration of the brain that leads to Alzheimers has been linked to
free radical activity. Apples also increase the amount of acetylcholine in the brain, which
is linked to concentration, problem-solving, and memory. In terms of Parkinsons,
apples stop the gradual breakdown of dopamine-producing nerve cells, which can be an
underlying cause of Parkinsons.

Respiratory Issues: Our respiratory system is highly susceptible to inflammation, and a

number of respiratory conditions are directly related to an inflammation of membranes
and cells in that system. Asthma is perhaps the most serious, as it can be fatal in
severe cases. Apples have shown tremendous anti-inflammatory behavior, and in terms
of asthma, they have stood out among other natural treatments, even superseding the
benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables in combination. Apples remain a mystery to
the world in terms of their complex mechanisms of healing these conditions, most likely
because there are so many possible nutrients found in apples that could potentially be
responsible for the health perks!

Heart Disease: Apples lower the level of cholesterol in the body, making it a strong
defensive mechanism against cardiovascular disease. The adage of an apple a day
keeping the doctor away is more accurate than youd think, since the daily dose of an
apple deemed healthy for the heart is approximately one per day. The antioxidant
activity in apples reduces the oxidation of fats, called lipid peroxidation and includes
neutralizing triglycerides and various fats found between blood vessels that can exert
dangerous pressure. Also, apples contain a very powerful flavonoid called quercetin,
found in the skin of the fruit, can reduce inflammation in our blood vessels by reducing
the amount of C-reactive protein (CRP). This protein has been linked to inflammation of
the cardiovascular system, so a reduction of it through quercetin makes apples very
strong heart boosters!
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sm: Patients who are suffering from rheumatism find apples very useful as they aid in
the healing process. Along with the healing process, and perhaps more importantly, are
the huge amount of flavonoid compounds found in apples. This has been the most
exciting recent development in apple research, and flavonoid compounds like
kaempferol, quercetin, and myricetin have been linked to reducing rheumatoid
conditions, and inflammatory conditions like arthritis and gout.
Eye Disorders: Apples are believed to make the eyes stronger and improve eyesight.
They also help in treating night blindness. Much of this is due to the fact that apples are
rich in flavonoid compounds and antioxidant phytonutrients, which can reduce the
impact of free radicals on the eyes, while preventing conditions like macular
degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma.

Weight Loss: Aside from the normal ability of fibrous fruits to make us feel full and
increase satiety, thereby reducing appetite and overeating, apples have another
unexplained ability to help in our weight loss aims. Studies have shown that apples
actually speed up our metabolism so that additional calories consumed after eating an
apple dont register as much in our body. Meaning, they are burned off quicker, or not
absorbed by the body at all. This can be serious news for the millions of people who
struggle with obesity around the world.

Skin Care: Pastes made of apple and honey, and apple and milk increase the shine
and glow of the skin when topically applied. This is again due to the powerful
antioxidants contained in the skin and flesh of apples. These compounds counteract the
damaging effects of free radicals that are directly linked to premature aging, as well as
wrinkles, age spots, and other age-related conditions. Its boosting effect on circulation
also helps keep the skin looking young by keeping blood flow constant to stimulate the
replacement of old cells and the repair of damaged ones!

How to Buy and Store: When you buy apples, make sure they are firm. Also, dont buy
the ones that have wrinkles, since they have lost most of their health benefits and
nutritional value. Apples that are overripe or are beginning to go rotten begin to
metabolize their vast wealth of nutritional resources; but unfortunately, the released
compound is ethylene gas. This ethylene gas can stimulate the rapid ripening and
rotting of any other apples that are near it, so be sure not to keep them for too long, and
if you do, remove any unusually soft or bruised apples from the rest of the bag.