6 Reasons To Eat An Apple Everyday

1. Detoxifies The Liver  

  

Apple contains pectin, an antioxidant compound that has strong detoxification qualities. It helps remove excess cholesterol, unwanted metals, and other toxins from the body. A 2-day apple fast (that is, apples and/or apple juice being the only food you eat for 2 days) is a great way to detoxify the liver and improve digestion, among other things. 

2.   Strengthens Bones 

  

As apples are a great source of calcium, they help to strengthen our bones and are overall good for bone health.

In addition to being rich in calcium, apples also contains certain antioxidants which help improve bone density, as well as a compound called boron which prevents bone fractures and strengthens them.

Apples also contain phloridzin, a polyphenol which plays a vital role in lowering the risk of osteoporosis.

     

3.  Prevents Asthma  

 

 Eating apple is good for asthma prevention and management. According to a British study, people who ate 2 to 5 apples every week were about 30% less likely to suffer asthma than those who didn’t.

This is because apples are a good source of flavonoids, which can help reduce inflammation in the airways. Another reason why they are good for asthmatics is because of phenolic acids present in them. These acids help asthma patients to breathe more freely, reducing the need for medications.

Moreover, eating apples is a good way to get your daily Vitamin C requirement. Vitamin C not only helps relieve inflammation in the airways but also keeps the lungs healthy and strong. It also strengthens the immune system. A stronger immune system in turn helps relieve asthma symptoms. 

4.    Protects Against Cancer 

  

In a study aptly named “Does an apple a day keeps an oncologist away?”, participants who ate an apple a day or more were found to have a lower risk of cancer.

Scientists from the American Association for Cancer Research also recommend the consumption of apples, which they believe can lower the risk of getting pancreatic cancer by as much as 23%. 

5.  Lower Blood Sugar Levels & Protects Against Diabetes

 

Studies have indicate that apples can help reduce the level of sugar in the blood and protect against Diabetes Type 2. In one study, participants who ate one or more apples every day were reported to have almost 30% lower risk of developing Diabetes Type 2.

This is because apples are extremely rich in fiber which when eaten in large amounts improve blood glucose control . They also contain antioxidants that slow down the digestion of sugars. Thanks to these two nutrients mainly, apples are a good choice for someone who is diabetic or prediabetic.    

6.  Prevents Cardiovascular Disease 

  

Numerous studies have been done to investigate the relation between apples and risk factors for heart disease.

In one animal study, eating apples reduced total cholesterol levels and plaque buildup inside the arteries. Both cholesterol levels and plaque buildup are risk factors for heart disease. If the results of this animal study were true for humans as well, it would mean that eating apples can help protect against heart disease.

In one study done on humans by researchers from Finland, the risk of death because of cardiovascular disease was 43% less in women and 19% less in men who ate more than 1.9 ounces (54 grams) of apples every day.