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"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is an old Welsh proverb that most of us are familiar with, but what makes this fruit so special?
As one of the most cultivated and consumed fruits in the world, apples are continuously being praised as a "miracle food". Apples are extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavanoids, and dietary fiber. Apples deserve to be called "nutritional powerhouses". They contain the following important nutrients:
- Vitamin C - a powerful natural antioxidant capable of blocking some of the damage caused by free radicals, as well as boosting the body's resistance against infectious agents
- B-complex vitamins (riboflavin, thiamin, and vitamin B-6) - these vitamins are key in maintaining red blood cells and the nervous system in good health.
- Dietary fiber - A diet high in fiber can help prevent the development of certain diseases and may help prevent the amount of bad cholesterol in blood from rising.
- Phytonutrients - apples are rich in polyphenolic compounds". These phytonutrients help protect the body from the detrimental effects of free radicals.
- Minerals - such as calcium, potassium and phosphorus.
The phytonutrients and antioxidants in apples may help reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension and heart disease. Apple prove beneficial in many ways .
- Bone protection
- Apple is very beneficial for Asthma patients
- It prevents Lung, Breast, Colon, Liver Diseases
- It prevents Alzheimer's Prevention
- It lowers Cholesterol
- It is helpful in Diabetes management
- In is helpful in B.P. Control
" Stay Healthy, have apple everyday. "