Calories _52
Total Fat_ 0.2 g
Saturated fat _0 g
Polyunsaturated fat_ 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat_ 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium _1 mg
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Potassium _107 mg
Total Carbohydrate _14 g
Dietary fiber _2.4 g
Sugar_ 10 g
Protein _0.3 g
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Vetamins:
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin
C 7%
Calcium 0% Iron 0%
Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 0%
Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 1%
Apple helps to loss Your Weight
Benefits of Apple:
1.
An apple won’t replace your toothbrush,
but biting and chewing an apple
stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth
decay by lowering the levels of bacteria.
2.
A new study performed on mice shows that drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer’s
away and fight the effects of aging on the brain. Mice in the study that
were fed an apple-enhanced diet showed higher levels of the neurotransmitter
acetylcholine and did better in maze tests than those on a regular diet.
3.
Research has shown that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre
foods gain a certain amount of protection against Parkinson’s, a disease
characterized by a breakdown of the brain’s dopamine-producing nerve cells.
Scientists have linked this to the free radical-fighting power of the
antioxidants contained therein.
4.
Scientists from the American Association for
Cancer Research, among others, agree that the consumption of flavonol-rich apples could help reduce your risk of
developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 per cent. Researchers at
Cornell University have identified several compounds – triterpenoids – in apple
peel that have potent anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the liver,
colon and breast. Their earlier research found that extracts from whole apples
can reduce the number and size of mammary tumours in rats. Meanwhile, the
National Cancer Institute in the U.S. has recommended a high fibre intake to
reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
5.
The soluble fibre found in apples binds with
fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you.
6.
An
extensive body of research has linked high soluble fibre intake with a slower
buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in your arteries. The
phenolic compound found in apple skins also prevents the cholesterol that gets
into your system from solidifying on your artery walls. When plaque builds
inside your arteries, it reduces blood flow to your heart, leading to coronary
artery disease.
7.
Gallstones form when there’s too much
cholesterol in your bile for it to remain as a liquid, so it solidifies. They
are particularly prevalent in the obese. To prevent gallstones, doctors recommend a diet high in fibre to
help you control your weight and cholesterol levels.
8.
Whether you can’t go to the bathroom or you
just can’t stop, fibre found in
apples can help. Fibre can either pull water out of your colon to keep
things moving along when you’re backed up, or absorb excess water from your
stool to slow your bowels down.
9.
Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized
by diarrhea, and abdominal pain and bloating. To control these symptoms doctors
recommend staying away from dairy and fatty foods while including a high intake of fibre in your
diet.
10. Hemorrhoids
are a swollen vein in the anal canal and while not life threatening, these
veins can be very painful. They are caused by too much pressure in the pelvic
and rectal areas. Part and parcel with controlling constipation, fibre can prevent you from straining too much
when going to the bathroom and thereby help alleviate hemorrhoids.
11. Many
health problems are associated with being overweight, among them heart disease,
stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. To manage your
weight and improve your overall health, doctors recommend a diet rich in
fibre. Foods high in fibre will
fill you up without costing you too many calories.
12. We’re
constantly consuming toxins, whether it is from drinks or food, and your liver
is responsible for clearing these toxins out of your body. Many doctors are
skeptical of fad detox diets, saying they have the potential to do more harm
than good. Luckily, one of the
best – and easiest – things you can eat to help detoxify your liver is fruits –
like apples.
13. Red
apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Recent studies have found
that quercetin can help boost and
fortify your immune system, especially when you’re stressed out.
14. Though
past studies have been divided on the issue, recent long-term studies suggest
that people who have a diet rich in fruits that contain antioxidants – like
apples – are 10 to 15 per cent
less likely to develop cataracts.


