The apple is the queen of fruits, for its versatility in the kitchen and because it combines with the totality of the food. 85% of its composition is water, so it is very refreshing and moisturizing.
Its sugars are composed mostly of fructose (fruit sugar) and to a lesser extent, glucose and sucrose, of rapid assimilation in the organism.
The organization Produce for Better Health Organization has created a list of the benefits of each color in health, mentioning the fruits and vegetables that belong to each of the groups of colors. 19659002] Red apples belong to a group that helps the health of memory, the heart, the urinary tract and protects against some types of cancer. The green apple is related to the protection of some types of cancer, maintenance of strong bones and teeth, benefits in sight.
Keep in mind the saying in English, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away", which translates as "an apple a day keeps the doctor away."
Benefits
All recent studies indicate that the apple really has an innumerable number of beneficial properties:
- a high concentration of antioxidants.
- It has flavonoids, which reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer.
- Eating an apple daily reduces the probability of developing type 2 diabetes by 28%.
- Ability to bond with the fats in the intestines; which reduces cholesterol levels.
- Green apples are one of the best protectors of DNA against the sun, taking care of possible diseases such as melanoma.
- Caring for skin infections.
- There are several problems digestives that can find relief with the fiber of the apple. An apple of average size provides almost 15% of the amount of fiber that our body requires daily. It is well known that fiber can help alleviate the suffering of diarrhea, constipation, pain and abdominal distension.
- Apple fiber can also control hemorrhoids.
- Diets with high fiber levels have been shown to have a important impact in reducing the malignant cholesterol.
- Oral hygiene, the apples help us to eliminate rest of food of the teeth when we do not have brush or thread, in addition it is beneficial for the dental composition.
- The antioxidants offer diverse benefits to health. A part of these antioxidants in the apple is provided by vitamin C, of which, apples have approximately 15% of the recommended daily intake.
- Antioxidants can promote good heart health, slow the effects of aging , improve the immune system, help the body recover from wounds and injuries, prevent the formation of free radicals that destroy cells and that can lead to cancer and other chronic diseases, among other benefits.
- The flavonides that apple has can reduce the risk of asthma and bronchial diseases.
- The pectin present in the apple prevents cholesterol from accumulating in the inner walls of blood vessels, which decreases the chances of suffering arteriosclerosis and diseases of the heart.
- The potassium that the apple possesses is a mineral that helps control blood pressure and reduce the risk of suffering an in farto.
- One of its flavonoids, floridzin, helps to reduce the risks of developing osteoporosis since it increases bone density; which greatly favors women who have experienced menopause.
- Some recent studies have shown that apple polyphenols can help control blood sugar levels in different ways.
- Eating an apple reduces the appetite and people can benefit from this to reduce weight. Eat a medium-sized apple about 15 minutes before a meal, reduces the amount of calories consumed by up to 15%.
- Both the red apple and the green apple have a low calorie content, a little less than the first
- The two apples serve to carry out weight loss methods.
- They have no fat.
- It reduces and protects against colon cancer.
- They are soothing and make it easier to sleep. They also help to control the nerves.
- Its juice is perfect as a remedy for fever.
- Its high iron content makes it preferable to asthma or tuberculosis, as well as in colds, throat problems or bronchitis.
Disadvantages of green apples:
- May cause stomach acidity
- Consult with the doctor in case of colon pathologies.
- It is not convenient to abuse, since the secretion of acid Organic helps to whet the appetite.
- Controlled consumption of green apple would help gallstones (excess can be harmful).
Disadvantages of red apples:
- Contain more sugar than apples green.
- They have a minor power as an antioxidant with respect to green apples.
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