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5 Healthy Benefits of Apples

Written By share on Thursday, February 16, 2012 | 8:51 PM

Not excessive if there is a saying "One apple a day will keep the Doctor away", considering apple has great health benefits. Delicious fruit consumed in any form has an important nutrient that is not less with other super fruits. What are the benefits of apples?



A. Energy sources

Medium-sized apple contains about four grams of fiber and 95 calories so it fits into a sweet and filling snack. Other advantages, by eating an apple you have to meet quotas that must eat fruit every day. Apples are also a source of vitamin C (containing 14 percent of the daily requirement of vitamin C) which will increase the body's immune.


2. Lose weight
For those of you who do not want to gain weight, change your snack with a piece of apple. Research shows women who eat apples every day for a year dry weight and lower cholesterol levels. Apples Antioxidants and pectin is very important role in the slimming effect.


3. Heart healthy

The results of Iowa Women's Health Study says apple associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease. This was based on a study involving 34 000 women over the past 20 years.


Other studies have also provided similar results, the habit of eating apples reduce the risk of stroke. It happened because the content of antioxidants in apples, help prevent oxidation of bad cholesterol and cause inflammation.


4. Prevent metabolic syndrome

People who regularly eat apples more often affected by metabolic syndrome, a collection of symptoms that increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Apple fans also had higher levels of C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation) was lower.


5. Increase sports stamina

Apple consumption before exercise to increase endurance. Apple has an antioxidant called quercetin, which increases stamina by making more oxygen absorbed by the lungs. Other studies have shown that supplements containing quercetin will help cyclists pedaled longer.

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