Health Benefits Of Apples

• Helps to Brightens Teeth and Prevent Tooth Decay

Eating an apple stimulates the production of enzymes in the saliva thus reducing the acidity of the mouth, reducing incidence of tooth decay.

• Helps to Prevent Brain Degenerative Diseases

It enhances production of acetylcholine, a substance secreted in the brain to increase brain activity.

• Helps to Prevent Parkinson’s Disease

Because of its high oxidant properties, it can help to prevent the occurrence of Parkinson’s disease.

• Can Help in Reducing the Risk Of Cancer

Triterpenoids, the content of the skin of the apple has been proven to reduce growth of cancerous tumors in various organs of the body.

• Regulate Cholesterol Levels

It reduces the absorption of cholesterol into the small intestine, resulting in a reduced cholesterol level.

• Helps to Promote Cardiovascular Health

It helps in the prevention formation of plaque in the blood vessels thus promoting cardiovascular health.

• Promotes Digestive Health

Its high fiber content promotes rapid digestion and can in the prevention prevents of digestive problems.

• Can Help to Prevent The Formation Of Gallstones

Apple has a high fiber content which helps in the prevention of  the formation of gallstones by reducing cholesterol levels.

• Relieves Diarrhea

Its high potassium and high fiber content helps relieve diarrhea by restoring fluid and electrolyte balance and solidifying the stools.

• Relieve sConstipation

The high fiber content promotes rapid elimination and softening of the stools which relieve constipation.

• Aids in the Reduction Symptoms Of Irritative Bowel Syndrome

This syndrome can only be relieved by restricting fat and dairy foods in your diet. High fiber foods such as an apple are the diet of choice instead.

• Reduces The Size Of Hemorrhoids

Incorporating a high fiber food such as an apple will prevent straining of stool which exacerbates the formation of hemorrhoids.

• Helps Enhance The Immune System

An apple contains quecetin, an antioxidant which boost the function of the immune system. This proves well to the saying, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.”

• Aids in the Reduction of Risk Of Diabetes

Apples have low glycemic index content, thus helping decrease glucose levels and prevent diabetes.

• Promotes Weight Loss

It enhances the increase of metabolism and aid in the burn of calories when used as one of the meal replacements.

• Keeps You Full Longer

Its high fiber content prolongs the feeling of satiety and prevents the feeling of hunger until the full digestion of its fiber content.

• Enhances Respiratory Function

They enhance respiratory health because of the antioxidant properties which help to prevent diseases such as asthma and bronchitis.

• Aids in Providing Bone Density

Apples contain phlorzidin which provide the increase of bone density. This can also prevent the occurrence of osteoporosis.

• Increase Metabolism

Apples contain riboflavin, thiamine and pyridoxine which enhance the increase of metabolism in the body.

• Regulates Blood Pressure

Apple has a moderate amount of potassium which aids in lowering the blood pressure.

• Helps to Alleviate Symptoms Of Anemia

Apples are high in iron, a mineral which aids in the production of red blood cells.