It seems the old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" has a lot of truth to it. Apples contain phytochemicals that are strong antioxidents such as quercetin, catechin, phloridzin, and chorogenic acid. Unlike many fruits and vegetables that begin to lose their nutrients after being picked, apples retain their nutrients even in storage. Apples have been shown to reduce the risk for cancer, especially lung cancer. Apples have also been associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and asthma. Apples skins contain fiber and are great for weight management as they help maintain satiation. Read more about the awsome apple in this literature review from the Nutrition Journal http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC442131/Thursday, November 4, 2010
Awsome Apples
It seems the old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" has a lot of truth to it. Apples contain phytochemicals that are strong antioxidents such as quercetin, catechin, phloridzin, and chorogenic acid. Unlike many fruits and vegetables that begin to lose their nutrients after being picked, apples retain their nutrients even in storage. Apples have been shown to reduce the risk for cancer, especially lung cancer. Apples have also been associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and asthma. Apples skins contain fiber and are great for weight management as they help maintain satiation. Read more about the awsome apple in this literature review from the Nutrition Journal http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC442131/
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Great to know more about apples. I have been reading more and more about them because I seem to be eating 2 or even 3 a day. They are one of my favorite foods and I loved to read more about then in different articles and about there health benefits!
ReplyDeleteAll your food tips have been interesting to know, but I liked knowing how healthy an apple really was. I always figured they held to much sugar to be very nutritious, glad to know that they are extremely good for you.
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