Apple
Possible benefits of the apple:
Agricultural origin: China
Allergens
- Wheat: possible cross contamination
- Gluten: possible cross contamination
- Egg: absent
- Milk: absent
- Nuts: possible cross contamination
Nutritional values ( per 100 gram from supplier )
- Energy: 1522 Kj / 364 Kcal
- Fat: 0.6 g / of which saturated: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 81.1 g / of which sugar: 81.1 g
- Fibers: 12.4 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Salt: 0.31 g
Prevention from stroke
An older study from 2000 looked at how consuming apples over 28 years affected the risk of stroke in 9,208 people. The authors found that those who ate the most apples had a lower risk of thrombotic stroke. Apples contain many nutrients that may lower the risk of stroke. One 2017 review found, for example, that people who consume the most fiber appear to have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke. A medium sized apple around 3 inches in diameter and weighing 182 grams (g) provides 4.37 g of fiber. That is around 13–20% of an adult’s daily requirement, depending on their age and sex.
Lowering cholesterol
One 2013 study found that eating raw apples lowered levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol among healthy people, but that drinking clear apple juice did not have the same impact. The authors therefore conclude that it is the fiber in apples that helps reduce cholesterol.
Supports heart health
Apples contain fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants, and potassium. A medium sized apple provides the following:
- 13–20% of a person’s daily fiber needs
- 9–11% of a person’s daily vitamin C needs
- 4% of a person’s daily potassium needs
Fiber appears to help manage blood pressure, which may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that, alongside other antioxidants, may play a role in protecting some aspects of heart health. Vitamin C may also boost the immune system and help defend the body from infections and diseases. Potassium helps relax the blood vessels, reducing the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular complications.
Prevention from cancer
Consuming antioxidant-rich foods may help prevent the oxidative stress that causes cell damage and may lead to the development of certain cancers. Apples are a good source of antioxidants. One meta-analysis from 2016 concluded that consuming apples may help lower the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer, among other types. Fiber may also help reduce the risk of colon cancer, according to a meta-analysis published in 2018.
Obesity
According to a 2019 rodent study, apples contain bioactive compounds that may help promote healthful gut bacteria, which may help optimize the health of people with obesity. The authors looked at how eating apples might affect the gut microbiota of rats. The changes they observed suggested that apple consumption may help humans with obesity. Fiber can also help a person feel full for longer, making them less likely to overeat.
Source reference
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