Apples have been a symbol of health for thousands of years, coming in over 7000 varieties and each packed with superior nutrition and health benefits.
They can be pressed into a delicious golden juice, eaten sliced, chopped, grated or whole. They can also be baked into pies, tarts and beautiful desserts and can be added to salads and smoothies, as well as often being made into healthful apple cider vinegar. They are delicious and juicy, filled with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and have been known to keep the Doctor far, far away.
Studies have shown that apples can lower cholesterol, improve digestion, strengthen the heart, stimulate weight loss and prevent illnesses and disease. Here are 12 reasons to pack an apple in your bag wherever you go:
- They Stimulate Weight Loss
Apples are high in dietary fiber, meeting up to 20% of your daily requirement per piece, which is proven to encourage regular bowel movements, eliminate excess fluid and waste and shift the scale in the right direction. They also boost metabolism, which supports faster fat burn.
- They Balance Blood Sugar Levels
The high fiber content in apples balances out their sweetness, which helps to keep blood sugar levels stable and prevents diabetes.
- They Strengthen Immunity
One apple offers 17% of the daily requirement of Vitamin C, which helps to strengthen immunity. A strong immune system is rich in white blood cells and helps to prevent colds, flu and bacteria from thriving.
- They Improve Your Eyesight
Highly soluble Vitamin A streams out of each juicy bite of apple, which has been proven to improve night blindness, prevent cataracts and prevent macular degeneration.
- They Are Great for Your Teeth and Gums
Apples offer a rich source of anti-bacterial compounds and roughage, which helps to eliminate plaque-build up and harmful bacteria in your mouth. The apple juices also stimulate the secretion of saliva, which helps to alkalize your entire mouth and prevents germs from thriving.
- They Build Stronger Bones
Calcium intake requires a steady stream of magnesium intake to be absorbed properly, and apples contain both minerals. This improves the density of teeth and bones, and helps to keep joints free from inflammation and calcification.
- They Give You Energy
Each apple contains natural fruit sugars, which gives you energy but keeps your calorie intake low. They also contain iron, which stimulates an increase in the transportation of oxygen throughout your body, giving you a boost in vitality.
- They Relieve Muscle Tension
Stress and exercise can lead to muscle tension, and apples are the perfect treat to soothe it. They contain magnesium, which helps to improve blood flow to recovering muscles, as well as having a calming effect on nerves. By eating more apples, you help to reduce cramps, spasms and painful tension.
- They Improve Fertility in Women
Studies have shown that complex B Vitamins such as Vitamin B6 helps to boost fertility in women, and apples are a rich source of it. It also helps to reduce the symptoms of PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome), as well as improving blood circulation throughout your body.
- They Improve Cardiovascular Health
Apples are an incredible source of antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals, which offer your cardiovascular system all the support that it needs to stay strong and healthy. They also contain pectin, which is a soluble dietary fiber that helps to eliminate excess cholesterol, preventing strokes, heart disease and heart attacks.
- They Improve Brain Function
While challenging to accept, studies have proven that apples can wake you up much more effectively than a cup of coffee can, and it’s due to your brain’s response to it. They stimulate acetylcholine, which is a chemical known to boost cognitive function, memory retention and mental vitality. Apples are also full of vitamins and minerals that trigger your body to wake up: fresh, juicy and delicious, apples are the new coffee.
- They Are Incredibly Alkalizing
By focusing on keeping your body in an alkaline state, you are enabling an environment in which germs and disease cannot develop. Apples are incredibly alkalizing fruits, which helps to detoxify your entire system, giving you a fresh start to better health in every serve.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_B6
