Health Benefits Of Apples HELPS BALANCE BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS,TACKLES DIARRHEA AND CONSTIPATION,HELPS STRENGTHEN BONES.

Available in many varieties, juicy, crunchy apples have been celebrated since antiquity for their health benefits. They are high in pectin, a fiber, and slow-release sugars that help to improve heart health and regulate the body’s blood sugar levels. They also contain many important vita

What Is It Good For?

BLOOD SUGAR REGULATION Fructose and antioxidant polyphenols in apples improve  the metabolic balance and slow the rate at which sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream.

CONSTIPATION AND DIARRHEA Pectin has an amphoteric action. Paradoxically, it can provide relief from both constipation and diarrhea, depending on the body’s needs.

PROTECTING BONES The flavonoid phlorizin, found in apple skin, may help prevent bone loss associated with menopause, because it fights the inflammation and free-radical production that lead to bone loss.

REDUCES CHOLESTEROL Pectin and other constituents, such as antioxidant polyphenols, reduce levels of “unhealthy” (LDL) cholesterol, and slow down its oxidation—a risk factor for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Polyphenols also prevent free radicals from damaging heart muscles and blood vessels.

How Do I Get The Best From It?

THE WHOLE FRUIT

Every part is edible. Supermarkets coat apples with wax to give a shine and keep them fresh over long periods, so always wash these apples before eating.

GO ORGANIC AND LOCAL

Buy organic, and from sources as local as possible, for the freshest fruit without chemical contamination.

KEEP THE SKIN ON

Peeling can remove more than half an apple’s fiber, vitamin C, and iron.

How Do I Use It? A SIMPLE FOOD FOR RECUPERATION

Grate 1 apple and allow to brown slightly to release the juices, making it easier to digest. Take 1–2 large spoonfuls every hour or as needed.

BAKED APPLES

Core large apples, stuff with nuts, dried fruit, and spices, such as cinnamon, and bake at 350°F (180°C) until soft. 


Sajjad Ali

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