Apples are healthy for the body
Do you love apples? Then you will enjoy reading this.
Apples are healthy fruits. They contain fiber, manganese, copper and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E and K, among other nutrients, not to mention they are delicious.
One medium apple equals 1.5 cups of fruit — which is 3/4 of the 2-cup daily recommended dietary intake of fruits.
When eaten regularly, apples provide numerous health benefits, one of which is the fact that apples actually aid weight loss.
Because of their high fiber and water content, apples are quite filling. People who eat apples before a meal feel fuller than those who do not, causing them to eat less and therefore, consume fewer calories.
Furthermore, apples have some natural compounds in them that may help promote weight loss.
Another health benefit of apples is their low glycemic index, which is a measure of how much blood sugar levels rise after eating. There is increasing evidence that a low-glycemic-index diet may help prevent diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.
Some studies have also shown that apples, specifically, may positively affect bone health.
Researchers believe that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds in the fruit may help promote bone density and strength.
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds found in the fruit may also help in the regulation of immune responses and protect against asthma.
All in all, apples are beneficial fruits to add to one’s diet. They promote weight loss, have a low glycemic index, and help in the regulation of immune responses.
Why then won't we love this wonderful fruit? We all have to increase our intake of apples or include it in our diet if we have not been doing that.
ABOUT THE WRITER: George Tasie is a creative writer who dabbles in everything from fiction to essays. His Facebook handle
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