Apple belongs to the rose family of plants and is joined in the family by a wide range of very popular foods including Apricots, Plums, Cherries, Raspberries and Al
monds. It is no surprise that Apples are good for you. As the saying goes, an Apple a day keeps the doctor away. There are numerous reasons to pick a juicy one today,
Apples lowers cholesterol, one medium sized apple contain about 4grams of fiber. Some of the fibers are in the form of PECTIN, a type of soluble fiber that has been linked to lower level of cholesterol. It blocks the absorption of cholesterol which helps the body to use it instead of storing it
They can help breathing problems, five or more apples a week has been linked to better lung function because of an antioxidant called QUERCETIN found in the skin of apples as well as tomatoes and onions. A 2007 study found that women who eat plenty of apples are less likely to have children with asthma
It may fight cancer, in 2004, French research found that a chemical in apple helped prevent colon cancer and in 2007, a study from Cornell University found additional compound called TRITERPENOID which seem to fight against colon, liver and breast cancer.
Apples contain skin friendly nutrients including vitamin C and copper. Apples provide a source of copper, an essential mineral that contributes to healthy skin. Copper helps us make Melanin which protects the skin from the sun ultra violet rays, it provides natural sun protection.
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