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16/08/2013
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An old adage says that eating an apple per day keeps the doctor away. The concentration of fibers and vitamins B, C and E of this fruit is an important ally in the prevention of disease. If you do not know the power of apple, know ten benefits that this fruit can bring.
Diabates: Apples are rich in pectin, a fiber that helps to control blood glucose. It is recommended to use two small apples daily, this amount is enough for the required dose of pectin.
Cholesterol Researchers at the University of Florida have found that pectin fiber also assists in reducing bad cholesterol by forming a fiber in the intestinal wall preventing absorption of cholesterol and other fats. The study was conducted in 160 women aged 45 to 65 years of age.
AVC: fruits with white flesh, such as apples and pears, may reduce the risk of a person suffering a stroke (CVA). This is the conclusion of a study done by the University of Wageningen, the Netherlands, who were followed 20,069 people between the ages of 20 and 65. The research took ten years to develop. After this period, the researchers saw that the people who ate foods with white flesh fruits and vegetables were 52% less likely to have a stroke. While clarifying that it takes more studies to confirm the findings, the researchers claim that eating an apple a day reduces the risk by about 40%.
Respiratory problems: The apple has antioxidants that help improve breathing capacity and still protect the lungs. A survey by the University of Nottingham, England, showed that people who eat five apples or more per week have fewer respiratory problems, including asthma. The apple also has an astringent property that helps the throat and vocal cords.
Stomach ailments: The apple has healing agents that help those who suffer from problems such as heartburn, gastritis and ulcers, also aids in bowel function. This fruit acts beneficially on the mucosa of the digestive system. Who has problems with scarring, bruising and bleeding gums can also improve this situation eating apple.
Prevention of dental caries: This infection is caused due to bacteria and the juice of apples has properties that can kill up to 80% of germs. Therefore, some dentists recommend offering apples to children who eat too many sweets, because the fruit helps protect the surface of the teeth and gums.
Brain: Because of the B vitamins, the fruit also helps in the prevention of the entire nervous system. This happens because it is a great source of nutrients, being rich in vitamin C and phosphoric acid. Thus, the apple helps evitaar neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Cancer and aging: Being rich in tannins and flavonoids, which are phytonutrients that act as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and astringent, the fruit helps in preventing early aging. Flavonoids also help in cardiovascular diseases. Also, the apple has components that help in preventing colon cancer, prostate and breast cancer.
Satiety: The apples are very recommended to those who want to start a diet. This is because the fruit has fiber that help give the feeling of satiety. The shell, for example, has insoluble fiber are not digested and, therefore, remain in the stomach for longer. She also has the power to reduce the desire to eat sweets and chocolates.
Vitamins: It is not possible to mention all the benefits of the apple, which are numerous. But, in short, that she vitamins B1, B2, B3, the fruit helps control growth, helps prevent skin problems, prevents hair loss and also regulates the body
Source: UOL - Modern Consumer
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