Do you know why an apple a day keeps the doctor away?
9Apples prevent tooth decay. The juice of the apple can kill around 80% of bacteria in the mouth.
MBOMBELA- President Jacob Zuma recently announced in his State of Nation’s address that the export of apples alone from the country is projected to generate R500 million (five hundred million of rands) in foreign exchange over three years.
Besides its economic value, apples are nutritious and help to keep the doctor away.
Here are is a list of 18 health benefits you didn’t know about apples:
1.Ripe apples contain around 80% water and almost no fat and contribute to your daily intake of water.
2.They balance lung functions and nourish the skin.
3.Apples ensure that your digestive system works effectively and stop diarrhoea should you be suffering from it or stomach pains.
4.After drinking alcohol, apples can be eaten to help clear the toxins and reduce potential damage to the liver.
5.Because apples contain flavonoids they can prevent coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease.
6.Apples are a great source of fiber and help to aid digestion and promote weight loss.
7.Apples contain phloridzin. This may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis and may also increase bone density.
8.Apples target multiple cancers such as colon cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer in women.
9.Apples prevent tooth decay. The juice of the apple can kill around 80% of bacteria found in your mouth.
10.Apples also contain quercetin. This may protect brain cells from the kind of free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
11.Quercetin has also been found to help prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells.
12.People who eat five apples or more per week have lower respiratory problems, including asthma.
13.Children with asthma who drink apple juice on a daily basis suffer from less wheezing.
14.Apples contain Boron which strengthens bones.
15.Pectin in apples reduces the risk of colon cancer and helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.
16.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.
17.Apples are also found to play a role in inhibiting age related problems, preventing wrinkles and promoting hair growth.
18. Women who eat three apples a day lose more weight while dieting than women who do not eat fruit while dieting.
Source: https://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/10-reasons-to-eat-an-apple-a-day and https://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=15
