Apples

We all know the proverb ‘ An apple a day keeps the doctor away’. This proverb really made me curious to know about the health benefits of apples. The information that I got from various sources is briefed below.

One Medium Apple contains:

Calories - 80
Cholesterol - 0
Sodium - 0
Carbohydrates - 22 grams
Dietary Fiber - 4 grams
Soluble Fiber- 3 grams

1. Apples are low in calories. So a person can eat apples without guilt conscious.
2. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals which are in general need for good health.
3. The fruit has high water content along with high amount of carbohydrate. So it is a healthy snack.
4. It has high fiber content helps to control hunger longer. So it is ideal for people who are on diet.
5. The constituents of soluble fiber are pectin which helps in digestion. It also lowers bad cholesterol.
6. Apples are considered to give better respiratory health and thus reduce the chance of developing asthma.
7. Research shows that apples reduce the risk of colon cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer. This is due to the phytonutrients in apples.
8. Apple consumption helps clean teeth and gives a fresh feeling by removing the food tapped in between teeth.
9. Boron, an ingredient of apple helps the development of strong bones. It reduces the risk of osteoporosis in women.
10. Above all, it is a fruit which has a nice cooling effect and quenches the thirst on a summer day.