10 Health Benefits of Apples
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We're told that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what exactly are the health benefits of apples? Here are ten reasons to heed the advice of that old proverb.
Bone Protection
French researchers found that a flavanoid called phloridzin that is found only in apples may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis and may also increase bone density. Boron, another ingredient in apples, also strengthens bones.
Asthma Help
One recent study shows that children with asthma who drank apple juice on a daily basis suffered from less wheezing than children who drank apple juice only once per month. Another study showed that children born to women who eat a lot of apples during pregnancy have lower rates of asthma than children whose mothers ate few apples.
Alzheimer's Prevention
A study on mice at Cornell University found that the quercetin in apples may protect brain cells from the kind of free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimer's disease.
Lower Cholesterol
The pectin in apples lowers LDL ("bad") cholesterol. People who eat two apples per day may lower their cholesterol by as much as 16 percent.
Lung Cancer Prevention
According to a study of 10,000 people, those who ate the most apples had a 50 percent lower risk of developing lung cancer. Researchers believe this is due to the high levels of the flavonoids quercetin and naringin in apples.
Breast Cancer Prevention
A Cornell University study found that rats who ate one apple per day reduced their risk of breast cancer by 17 percent. Rats fed three apples per day reduced their risk by 39 percent and those fed six apples per day reduced their risk by 44 percent.
Colon Cancer Prevention
One study found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 43 percent lower risk of colon cancer. Other research shows that the pectin in apples reduces the risk of colon cancer and helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.
Liver Cancer Prevention
Research found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 57 percent lower risk of liver cancer.
Diabetes Management
The 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.
Weight Loss
A Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.
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Great article thank you for sharing about apples
Really Apples are good for health. It cures many diseases and purifies blood
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From a health standpoint, it is critically important for people and their
overall health to engage in prevention, like eating apples. The healthcare system is set up to be
reactive in nature, and not preventative. Using a good overall health
supplement, especially a natural or organic
liquid vitamins
supplement can go a long way in preserving your health.
Another important health factor to watch is your overall weight, and to make sure it is at a healthy level.
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An apple a day keeps You Healthy
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I agree with you.. An apple a day is enough to keep you going and on maintaining a good health.
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I am writing to you because I am very interested in reprinting one of your stories/articles for my magazine and wanted to know the proper procedure to do so. I publish a free Health and Wellness magazine dedicated to prolonging life and preventing chronic disease through regular exercise and a healthy, natural lifestyle. The article titled “10 health benefits of apples” is exactly the type of work that I want to bring to people and I would love the opportunity to bring this story to my readers. What is the process I need to follow if I were to reprint the article?
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