Apples are considered to
be one of the healthiest fruits that nature provides. Its properties confirm
the saying: An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.
Properties:
1. Water
Its richness in water
makes it a powerful ally in the fight against dehydration, which is so common
in children and older people.
2. Fibre
The high content of
soluble and insoluble fibre present within apples protects the body against
cardiovascular diseases as it decreases the levels of bad cholesterol and
increases the levels of good cholesterol.
3. Antioxidants
The amount of
antioxidants present within their components, activates our immune system and
increases our defences.
4. Pectin
The amount of pectin
present within its components stabilises intestinal function, making it a
useful tool for patients that are experiencing diarrhoea (baked) and
constipation (raw and with skin).
5. Flavonoids
Apples are rich in a
group of antioxidants named Flavonoids, which a number of studies have shown
that it could intervene in the prevention of lung cancer.
6. Phloridzin
This substance, which
is only present in the skin and the pulp of apples, more so on the skin and the
pulp, allows the glucose in the system to be absorbed at a much slower rate into
the intestine, making it a perfect fruit for diabetics.
7. Potassium
It is a fruit that
aids in the prevention of hypertension as it has a high level of potassium.
8. Fats
It is very healthy to
eat after a large meal as it contributes in the digestion of fats.
9. Satiating
It is a satiating
fruit, which helps us to control our appetite.
10. Vitamins
This fruit contains
different types of vitamins (E, B and C) and minerals (Iron) making it perfect
for pregnant women and to be eaten mid-morning or at whatever time of day.
11. Calorific Value
Apples have a low calorific value, making it a perfect fruit to eat as part of a weight loss diet.
Apples have a low calorific value, making it a perfect fruit to eat as part of a weight loss diet.
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