7 Health Benefits of Eating Apples
Apples are very nutritious and have many health benefits. Watch our latest video to know all about it.
You all must have the phrase “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” It is an old English proverb that means that eating nutritious apples will make you healthier. As a result, you won't need to go to the doctor very often.
Apples are the most widely consumed fruit globally. They’re commonly used in recipes, like pies, cookies, muffins, jam, salads, oatmeal, or smoothies or eaten as a whole. Let us today see some of the health benefits of apples.
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Good for heart
Apples promote heart health in several ways. They’re high in soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and helps prevent cholesterol buildup in the lining of blood vessel walls, therefore lowering the incidences of heart disease. It can also help lower blood pressure levels.
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Supports Weight Loss:
Apples are high in fiber and water, these make apples filling. This keeps you feeling full for a long time and helps in weight-loss strategy, as it helps manage your appetite.
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Controls Diabetes:
Apples can help slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream and may improve blood sugar levels.
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Aids Digestion:
You’ve likely heard that fiber is good for digestion and what you’ve heard is true! Fiber can help move food through your system and aid with constipation and regularity. Just be sure to eat the apple skin, which contains much of the apple’s fiber.
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Support a Healthy Immune System
Apples might be an important tool to improve the immune system, because they contain immune-boosting vitamin C.
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May Reduce Risk of Cancer
Apple’s fiber and antioxidant content have been linked to a reduced risk of certain types of cancer. However, more research in humans is needed.
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Could help fight asthma
Apples contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help regulate immune responses and protect against asthma. However, more research, especially in humans, is needed.
Apples are an incredibly nutritious fruit that offers multiple health benefits. Just one thing: Eat whole, unpeeled apples instead of apple juice or purée to get the best out of the fruit.
