| Apples are one of the most important fruits, | | | | that contributes to age-related memory loss, |
| which are helpful for humankind besides other | | | | even in test animals that were not prone to |
| fruits. It has many phytonutrients and | | | | developing Alzheimer's disease and other |
| phytochemicals.Some uses of apples are as | | | | dementias. Apple juice may protect us from |
| follows: | | | | the oxidative stress. Apples, especially |
| | | | apple peels, have been found to have a potent |
| It lower's blood cholesterol up to 15%, | | | | antioxidant activity and can greatly inhibit |
| improved bowel function, and reduced risk of | | | | the growth of liver cancer and colon cancer |
| stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes | | | | cells. The total antioxidant activity of |
| mellitus and asthma. Two recent British | | | | apples with the peel was approximately 83 |
| studies indicated that eating apples could | | | | ¼mol vitamin C equivalents, which means |
| improve lung health. The disease-fighting | | | | that the antioxidant activity of 100 g apples |
| profile of apples provides a multitude of | | | | (about one serving of apple) is equivalent to |
| health benefits, including potential | | | | about 1.5g of vitamin C. However, the amount |
| decreased risk of cancer and heart disease. | | | | of vitamin C in 100 g of apples is only about |
| Several recent studies suggest apples may | | | | 5.7 mg .Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, |
| provide a "whole-body" health benefit. A 2001 | | | | but this research shows that nearly all of |
| Mayo Clinic study indicated that quercetin, a | | | | the antioxidant activity from apples comes |
| flavonoid abundant in apples, helps prevent | | | | from a variety of other compounds. |
| the growth of prostate cancer cells. | | | | |
| | | | OTHER USES OF APPLES ARE: |
| A Cornell University study indicated | | | | |
| phytochemicals in the skin of an apple | | | | Apple helps in cleaning of teeth and also in |
| inhibited the reproduction of colon cancer | | | | gum strengthening. |
| cells by 50 percent. The National Cancer | | | | |
| Institute has reported that foods containing | | | | It detoxifies the body and has an antiviral |
| flavonoids like those found in apples may | | | | property. |
| reduce the risk of lung cancer by as much as | | | | |
| 50 percent. Apples are delicious source of | | | | For people who suffer from gouty arthritis |
| dietary fiber [25% of RDA], and dietary fiber | | | | and rheumatism, eating apple regularly is of |
| helps aids in digestion and promotes weight | | | | great use. |
| loss. A medium apple contains about five | | | | |
| grams of fiber, more than most cereals. | | | | Drinking an apple juice, 3 times a day, is |
| Apples also prevent constipation because it | | | | said to prevent virus from settling in the |
| helps in digestion. In addition, apples | | | | body. Study shows grated apple, when mixed |
| contain almost zero fat and cholesterol. | | | | with live yogurt may be helpful in cases of |
| | | | diarrhea. |
| New research from the University of | | | | |
| Massachusetts Lowell suggests that consuming | | | | Apple is also said to improve the alertness |
| apple juice may protect against cell damage | | | | of mind. |