Facts About Apples

Posted by Krishna Bora on Fri, Mar 14, 2014  
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People say that an apple a day can keep the doctor away, how is that even possible? Here are some health benefits of eating apples:


Bone Protection
French researchers found that apples are rich in a flavanoid called phloridzin , which helps strengthen bones of women. They keep them healthy.

 

Asthma Help
In a study, it was found that those children who are suffering from asthma, and had a glass of apple juice had far lesser wheezing than those who didn’t.

 

Alzheimer's Prevention
A study on mice shows that the quercetin present in apples could protect brain cells from Alzheimer's disease.

 

Lower Cholesterol
The pectin present in apples helps to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol in the body, and kep the heart healthy.

 

Lung Cancer Prevention
Those people who eat an apple everyday have 50% less chances of getting lung cancer in their life.

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