Apple Is Called A Miracle Food
We all have heard of a proverb that “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”.
Now the question is why an apple is the most beneficial fruit of all
the fruits. It is the most cultivated fruit in the world and is also
known as “miracle food” due
to its uses. It is a fruit which is advised by almost all the doctors in
this world. Here are some of its benefits that make it miracle food:
1. Whiter Teeth
An apple is considered as
nature’s toothbrush. It does not
replace your toothbrush, but chewing it stimulates the saliva in your
mouth which helps reducing tooth decay by lowering the bacteria in your
mouth. It also makes your teeth look whiter and healthier. Moreover it
prevents bad breathing problems too.
2. Weight Loss
Many harmful diseases are linked with overweight like heart disease,
high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. Doctors usually
recommend to have a diet enriched with fibre. Apples are fibre enriched
and can satisfy your hunger for a few calories. As per a recent study,
women who had dried apples daily for about a year shed some pounds and
reduced their cholesterol.
3. Ward off Breast Cancer
According to a series of studies performed by Cornell researcher Rui Hai
Liu, there has been growing evidences that an apple every day can help
prevent breast cancer. Liu also added that
"the growing evidence that
increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, including apples, would
provide consumers with more phenolic s, which are proving to have
important health benefits. I would encourage consumers to eat more and a
wide variety of fruits and vegetables daily."
4. Antioxidant
Apples contain polyphenols which work as antioxidants. The ability of
apples to decrease the oxidation of cell membrane fats makes them
strong. This is beneficial for us especially in cardiovascular system as
oxidation of fat in the cell membranes is a primary risk factor for
clogging of the arteries and other problems associated with
cardiovascular. The antioxidant quality of apples also helps reducing
the risk of asthma and lung cancer.
5. Curb all Cancers
As per the scientists from the American Association for Cancer Research,
intake of flavonol-rich apples helps reducing the risk of pancreatic
cancer by up to 23 per cent. Apples also contribute in reducing the risk
of colon cancer and lung cancer. The peel of an apple contains potent
anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the lever, colon and
breast.
6. Healthy Heart
Consumption of apples is also linked with the health of heart. As per a
study conducted over 28 years on 9,208 men and women, it was found that
those who ate apples regularly had lowest risk of suffering strokes than
those who did not have any apples. It is the antioxidant quality of the
apples which helps preventing LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and
inhibits inflammation. Also the fibres in apples which are soluble have
also been linked with lower cholesterol.
7. Cure Diarrhea and Constipation
Apples help beating diarrhea with the help of the fibers found in them.
The fiber can pull water out of your colon to keep the things moving.
These fibers soak the excess of water that is present in your stool
which slows down your bowels.
Apples have got numerous benefits and it is truly said that an apple a
day keeps the doctor away. You can be healthy and fit and can avoid many
health problems by just having an apple a day.
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