An apple keeps the doctor away
Aug 17, 2007
EATING fresh apples is healthy, but to get the full nutritional benefits, you should eat at least one fresh apple everyday. Studies have found a number of components in apples, notably fibre and phytonutrients, which lower blood cholesterol and improve bowel function. This is associated with a reduc
By M. Tibagedeka
EATING fresh apples is healthy, but to get the full nutritional benefits, you should eat at least one fresh apple everyday. Studies have found a number of components in apples, notably fibre and phytonutrients, which lower blood cholesterol and improve bowel function. This is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes and asthma.
Preliminary research indicates that diets with the highest intake of apple phytonutrients were associated with a 46% reduction in the incidence of lung cancer.
Cancer
Apple consumption has been linked with reduced cancer risk in several studies. A study done by Mayo Clinic in 2001 indicates that apples have flavonoid (compound found in fruits), which helps prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells.
Lungs
Two recent studies indicated that people who ate at least five apples a week experienced better lung function.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham reported that those who ate five apples per week also had a lower risk for respiratory disease. Smokers are advised to eat apples.
Heart
A Finnish study published in 1996 showed that people who eat a diet rich in flavonoids like apples have a lower incidence of heart disease.
Other studies indicate that flavonoids may help prevent strokes. Researchers at the University of California reported that apples may help protect arteries from harmful plaque build-up.
EATING fresh apples is healthy, but to get the full nutritional benefits, you should eat at least one fresh apple everyday. Studies have found a number of components in apples, notably fibre and phytonutrients, which lower blood cholesterol and improve bowel function. This is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes and asthma.
Preliminary research indicates that diets with the highest intake of apple phytonutrients were associated with a 46% reduction in the incidence of lung cancer.
Cancer
Apple consumption has been linked with reduced cancer risk in several studies. A study done by Mayo Clinic in 2001 indicates that apples have flavonoid (compound found in fruits), which helps prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells.
Lungs
Two recent studies indicated that people who ate at least five apples a week experienced better lung function.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham reported that those who ate five apples per week also had a lower risk for respiratory disease. Smokers are advised to eat apples.
Heart
A Finnish study published in 1996 showed that people who eat a diet rich in flavonoids like apples have a lower incidence of heart disease.
Other studies indicate that flavonoids may help prevent strokes. Researchers at the University of California reported that apples may help protect arteries from harmful plaque build-up.