Health Benefits of Apple

Apple is one of the delicious fruits on the planet. Apple tree has been cultivated across Asia and Europe for over a thousand years. These delicious fruits have more than 7,500 varieties. They are in a variety of colors viz. red, green and yellow. Apple has a thin and durable skin. It has a juicy and thick inner flesh. Seeds are found in the inner core. Apples can be stored in controlled atmosphere chambers for a few months.  China, the United States, Turkey, Poland, India, Italy, France, Chile, Russia and Iran are the largest apple producing countries in the world.

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Rosales

Family: Rosaceae

Genus: Malus

Scientific name: Malus pumila

Apple varieties:

Alice, Ambrosia, Ananasrenette, Arkansas Black, Aroma, Belle de Boskoop, Braeburn, Bramley, Cameo, Cortland, Cox’s Orange Pippin, Cripps Pink, Discovery, Elstar, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Golden Reniette, Granny Smith, Idared, Honeycrisp, James Grieve, Jonagold, Jonathan, Lobo, McIntosh, Mutsu/Crispin, Newton Pippin, Northern Spy, Pacific rose, Pink Lady, Pinova, Red Delicious, Rome, Sampion (Shampion), Spartan, SugarBee, Summerred, Winesap, Yellow Transparent and York are the few varieties of apple.

Storage:

You can preserve apple in room temperature for a few days. You can also store it in your house refrigerator (the temperature level should be below 5 °C) for about two weeks. Few apple varieties have more storage life, i.e., Fuji and Granny Smith. Before using the apple wash it with clean cold water.

Benefits of Apple:

i) Low calories

ii) Its rich dietary fiber assists in preventing absorption of bad cholesterol. 

iii) Apple has rich amounts of Vitamin C and β-carotene. Vitamin C assists the body to develop resistance against harmful and infectious agents.   

iv) B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin and pyridoxine aid as co-factors for enzymes in metabolism.

v) The minerals present in the apple is assisting in controlling blood pressure and heart rate.  

vi) Apple oil moisturizes the skin, boost skin elasticity, prevent sun damage and skin cancer.  

Nutritional value of Apple:

The important nutritional elements found in apple are Riboflavin, Thiamine, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K and Vitamin B6. Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese and potassium are the minerals found in it. Apple contains phytonutrients such as zeananthin, lutein, procynidin B, epigallocatechin, and Beta cryptoxanthin.

Uses of Apple:

You can eat the raw apple or make a variety of dishes such as fruit salads and custards. Apples can be minced, baked, frozen or mashed. Apple oil extracted from its seeds has several uses.

Health benefits of Apple:

Consuming Apple will keep you away from doctors. It prevents stomach disorders, liver disorders, heart disorders, constipation, gallstones, anemia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Apple lowers eye disorders, increases bone intensity, controls asthma, lowers bad cholesterol range, aid in skin and dental care, promote digestion and assists weight loss. It has a rich fiber.   

Aids in Digestion:

Apple has rich fiber content which assists digestive process. Regular consumption of this fruit warrants stomach disorder, prevention of constipation and smooth bowel movements. Further, the fruit assists in nutrient absorption and reduces cholesterol from the arteries and veins.

Improve Intestinal Health:

Apples improve metabolism within the digestive tract. Beneficial bacteria’s are living in our body. Apples stimulate those bacteria’s to a function which leads to absorption of nutrients and wipeout harmful bacteria.

Preclude Cancer:

Apples have the irrefutable capacity of reducing lung cancer. If the cancer develops then it shrinks the pace of spreading.  

Treat Anemia:

Anemic patients are having hemoglobin deficiency. Apples have a rich source of iron. Iron is an essential part of the metabolism of red blood cells. It boosts the red bed blood cells in the body and prevent anemia. Apples warrant proper oxygenation, which ensues the proper working of the essential organ systems. 

Control Diabetes:

Protein and the antioxidant compounds found in the apple prevent weakness and add strength to the muscles. Apple consumption heals the sick people quickly. Apple has also purifies the body. It assists in gaining weight.

Dental Care:

The fiber content on the Apple cleans the teeth. It stimulates saliva secretion. The antibacterial properties in the apple prevent you from the tainting viruses and bacteria. Thus apple eases the bacterial growth in the mouth.

Treat Respiratory Issues:

Respiratory problem mainly arises due to tenderness of membranes and cells in the system. The anti-inflammatory behavior of apples shows tremendous improvement in respiratory issues.

Improve Vision:

Antioxidant phytonutrients and flavonoid compounds reduce the free radical impact on the eyes and prevent cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. 

(Medical Disclaimer: The information’s provided in this website are envisioned exclusively for the general information for the reader. Don’t diagnose the health problems or for treatment purposes using the articles. It is not an auxiliary for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care professional for any advice on medications.)