An apple a day keeps the doctor away – most people have been hearing this since their child hood. And scientific evidence is proving that the age-old saying is true.
Here are the nutrients found in apples which help you keep doctors at bay
Apple nutrition facts
A medium sized, 182 gm apple contains
Calories – 95
Vitamin A – 98 IU
Vitamin C – 9 mg
Folate – 5.5 mcg
Vitamin K – 4.0 mcg
Vitamin E – 0.3 mcg
Potassium- 195 mg
Calcium – 10 mg
Phosphorous- 20 mg
Magnesium – 9 mg
Fiber – 4.5 gms
Benefits of eating apples
- Apples are a warehouse of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are natural chemicals found in plants. These are excellent anti-oxidants and help the body perform other functions also.
- The same phytonutrients also help prevent cancer.
- Eating apples has been found to decrease blood cholesterol. Pectin found in apples plays a key role.
- There is a lot of fiber in apples. Fiber helps in bowel movement, keeps the stomach clean and aids weight loss.
- Apples have a good amount of calcium and phosphorous, which are necessary for bone health. Other nutrients present in apples, like Boron, also help in bone protection. Eating apples has been found to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
- Apples have also been found to help reduce respiratory diseases, prevent Alzheimer’s disease and manage diabetes.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away; then why don’t we eat one daily?
All of us believe in the saying. But we do not follow it. It is such a simple thing to do – eat an apple daily. But we do not do it. The reasons could be many – perceived lack of time, plain laziness, lack of discipline etc.
If we cannot do such an easy thing for our health, then even God cannot help us. Make a commitment today to eat an apple every day.
How to buy an apple
- Buy apples that are hard. If a dent can be made on an apple with your finger, then do not buy it.
- Do not buy apples that have not been kept cold.
- Red apples are better than others.
- Eat apples as soon as you can. Do not refrigerate apples for too many days.
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