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Apples: Do They Keep the Doctor Away?
Probably you have heard the expression “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but do you really know why that is so? Many people consider apples as healthy products because of this expression, but they do not know the benefits that an apple can provide your body with. If you really want to know in which ways apples can help you improve your health and well-being, then read this article.
Regarding the digestion process, apples facilitate it in many ways. Apples are easy to digest and tolerate and they have a high content of fiber. In addition, they have tartaric and malic acids which slow down fermentation in the intestines. Apples have a fiber called pectin which produces the beneficial bacteria growth in the digestive tract. Apples also contain antioxidants (flavonoids) which strengthen immunity and prevent cancer and heart disease. Green apples clean organs such as liver and gall bladder and also soften gallstones.
Moreover, apples can be used as home remedies. Since apples have a great content of water, they help to reduce fever. Mixed with honey, apples help to treat dry cough and take mucus away from the lungs. Intake of apple is especially important for people who suffer from diabetes or coronary artery disease since it has been demonstrated that high amounts of pectin reduce high cholesterol and blood sugar. Apples contribute to dental health; eating raw apples help clean the teeth and massage gums. Many studies have shown that apples are diuretic, muscle tonic, laxative, antidiarrheal, stomachic and antirheumatic.
Nutritionally, it is also beneficial to eat apples. They are a great source of folic acid, vitamin C and potassium. They also have iron, B vitamins, magnesium and zinc. A medium apple provides you with 81 calories, 3.7 grams of fiber (pectin), 159 mg of potassium, 7.9 mg of vitamin C, 9.6 mg of calcium, and 3.9 mcg of folic acid. Apples, besides being nutritious, are delicious, so do not hesitate to include apples in your daily food routine.
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