10 Health Benefits of Eating Apples
10 Health Benefits of Eating Apples
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many long-term studies suggest that people having foods rich in antioxidants like apples in their diet are 10-15 less likely to develope cataract.
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many health problems such as heart diseases, stroke high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea etc ate associated with being overweight.
to tackel, this problem nutritionists suggests foods rich in fibres.foods rich in fibre fill your stomach without adding extra calories. apple is a great example.
3. reduces cholesterol
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fibres found in apples binds with unhealthy fats and hence reduces their absorbability, as a result, you end up with low cholesterol level.
bottom line they are good for our heart.
4. decreases the chance of diabetes
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according to a study people who have apples in their routine are 28 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
5. anti-cancer properties
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at Cornell University researchers found out that triterpenoids found in apple peel have potential anti-growth properties towards cancer cells, especially against breast and colon. besides that scientists has already confirmed that apples reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer by 23 percent.
6. protection against Parkinson's disease
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Parkinson's disease is due to break down of nerves in the brain responsible for dopamine production.
powerful antioxidants present in fruits help to prevent this dreadful disease.
7. keeps Alzheimer away
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Alzheimer's is caused by low level of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine produced by brains nerve cells And is involved directly in neural activity. low level of acetylcholine can cause depression as well.
in study mice fed with apple juice did better in maze tests than the control mice.
apple juice also slows down the ageing of the brain.
8. oral health
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9. gallstones
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gallstones are caused by too much cholesterol in your bill to tackle this doctor generally suggests food rich in fibre and as I mentioned earlier fibre absorb cholesterol.
10. detoxification of the liver
whether it is toxins produced by your body or some medication you are on etc liver detoxify them converting them in waste. antioxidants present in fruits prevents the liver from overlaoad.
an article by Ramiz Arshad
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