An apple a day keeps a doctor away, a famous quote we have been listening to since childhood !!
But why is that so??
It’s a fruit with immense health benefits and one of the most consumed fruits with high nutritional value .
Nutritional composition
One medium 7-ounce or approximately 200-grams of apple serving offers:
Calories: 104
Carbs: 28 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Vitamin C: 10% of the Daily Value
Copper: 6% of the Daily Value
Potassium: 5% of the Daily Value
Vitamin K: 4% of the Daily Value
There is no doubt that Apples are called miracle fruits . It is loaded with antioxidants , vitamins and fiber . Considering it’s low calorie it’s quite fulfilling and packed with nutrition . Regular consumption of apples is believed to lower the risk of some malignancies, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and diabetes.
Benefits
1. Apples protect against diabetes as it reduces blood sugar levels in a person . The high content of the antioxidant polyphenols quercetin and phloridzin are responsible for this glucose regulation in the blood.
2. Quercetin is a substance found in apple which has immense anti- inflammatory properties . Quercitin also helps in lowering insulin resistance.
3. Consuming apple in regular basis has been seen to reduce cholesterol levels and thus also reduces chances of heart diseases.
4. Pectin rich apples are a soluble fibre that blocks the absorption of cholesterol in our body.
5. Apples modify gut microbiomes in a good way . Pectin acts as a probiotic that promotes good bacteria in the gut.
These are just some benefits of superfood apple
And all of it can’t be listed .
Go grab an apple and keep the doctor away.
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Malvika Tiwari, |
