Health benefits of eating apples

Apples are loved by many all over the world. It is a Red Delicious fruit which rank 12^th and 13^th respectively. Apples are full of a fibre called pectin. A medium size apple contains about 4 grams of fibre. There is a huge list of health benefits of including Apple in your diet.

a)      Get whiter and healthier teeth – Biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth. This can reduce tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria.

b)      Avoid Alzheimer’s – Drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer’s away and fight the effects of aging on the brain.

c)      Curb all sorts of cancers – The consumption of flavonol- rich apples could help to reduce your risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 per cent. The National Cancer Institute in the U.S has recommended a high fibre intake to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

d)     Decrease your risk of Diabetes - Women who eat at least one apple a day are 28 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

e)      Reduce cholesterol – The soluble fibre helps to lower cholesterol levels.

f)       Get a healthier heart – The fibre intake will slower the buildup of cholesterol rich plaque in the arteries.

g)      Prevent gallstones – To prevent gallstones, doctors recommend a diet high in fibre to control your weight and cholesterol levels.

h)      Beat diarrhea and constipation – It prevents constipation and diarrhea.

i)        Control your weight – It helps to reduce weight and reduce high blood pressure.

j)        Prevent cataracts – Regular intake of apple helps to prevent cataract.

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