Okay, so now we know the nutritional value of apples, let’s talk about the different things that eating apples and these nutrients can help prevent or make better, for lack of a better word.
In other words, how apples can keep you on top of your game.
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Cancer
Apples are a good source of antioxidants…which may help lower your risk of getting cancer….as well as prevent new cancer cells from forming and keep existing cancer cells from forming.
In fact eating apples can lower your risk of getting colorectal and breast cancers by about twenty perfect.
Adding more apples to your diet may help prevent the oxidative stress that causes cell damage and leads to the development of certain cancers—including lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and cancer of the digestive tract.
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Diabetes
Eating apples can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes or help lower blood sugar levels if you already have diabetes.
In fact, eating apples can lower your risk of getting type 2 diabetes by as much as 28%.
The antioxidant found in apples protects cell damage help prevent tissue damage to beta cells in your pancreas. Beta cells are those cells responsible for producing insulin and are often damaged in people with type 2 diabetes.
in the pancreas, the organ that secretes insulin. These antioxidants also slow down digestion and keep your body from absorbing too much sugar
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Cardiovascular System
Apples have been shown to help prevent heart disease and keep your heart healthy.
There are several reasons for this, such as…
Antioxidants…The antioxidants found in apples helps prevent free radical damage in the heart and blood vessels…as well as help lower your cholesterol levels.
Fiber…Apples contain soluble fiber which helps lower your blood cholesterol levels.
Polyphenols, such as the flavonoid epicatechin…Flavonoids have been shown to lower your risk of stroke by 20%, help lower your blood pressure, reduce “bad” LDL oxidation, and act as antioxidants.
Apples are also great for the health of your heart because they contain vitamin C, antioxidants, and potassium.
Another benefit of eating apples is a drastic reductions of plaque buildup inside the arteries…as much as 48%.
Most of these nutrients are concentrated in the peel….so don’t bother to peel the apple before you eat it.
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Weight Loss
Apples may help you lose weight, especially if eaten between or before meals for three main reasons…
- Bioactive compounds…these may help promote healthful gut bacteria and optimize the health of people with obesity
- Few calories
- Fiber Content…The high fiber content of apples helps you feel full for longer, meaning that you are less likely to overea
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Mental Health
