1.Nutrient Content : 100 grams of apples contain 52 calories. Also 0.3 grams of protein, 107 mg of potassium, 14 grams of carbohydrates,1 % Vitamin A, 7 % Vitamin C, 1% magnesium and loads of other micronutrients as part of your percentage daily value (based on 2000 calories daily).
2. Weight loss : Apples are both high in fiber and water. They are less energy dense, but give volume so are more filling. Natural compounds in apples promote weight loss.
3. Heart health : Apples contain polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties. Epicatechin, a polyphenol in apples are linked to lower blood pressure and stroke risk. They are also high in
soluble fiber, which helps HEALTH lower cholesterol.
4. Gut health + Apples YG contain pectin – a fiber that acts as a prebiotic, so it feeds the good bacteria in the gut. Gut health is extremely Important to maintain, so include apples in your daily diet.
5. Dental Health : Biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria.
6. Regulating Blood Sugar + Apples contain chromium (a micro mineral that works with insulin) and helps regulate blood sugar. People who eat atleast one apple a day are 28 % less likely to develop
type 2 diabetes than those who do not eat apples. This is because apples contain soluble fiber which keeps blood sugar swings at bay.
7. Boosting Immune system : Apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin, which boosts and fortifies immune system especially when stressed. Apples can reduce inflammation and can help protect lungs from oxidative
damage. Also due to it’s high Vitamin C content apples protect against asthma.
8. Osteoporosis : Apples contain a bone building phytonutrient called phloridzin. This flavonoid antioxidant is only found in apples – especially in the peels,
and can help improve bone density and reduce bone breakdown for women especially after menopause.
9. Apart from these qualities apples protect the stomach lining from injuries due to pain killers. Also because it lowers the risk of cellular death, apples protect from Parkinson’s and Dementia.
Side Effects
Eating apples in excess will not cause many side effects, but with anything eaten in excess,may contribute to weight gain.