Hidden benefits of an apple - fitROSKY

 

An apple is an edible fruit and cultivated worldwide. an apple tree originated in Central Asia and they have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe. 

There are more than 7500 known cultivars of apples and they bred for various tastes and use, like eating, cider production and cooking. 

In 2019 total production of apples was 87 million tonnes, china producing the 42.4 million tonnes which was followed by United states with 5.0 million tonnes. 

Nutritional Facts

per 100 gram: 

Calories	218
Carbs	13.81 g
Protein	0.26 g
Fat	0.17 g
Sugar	10.39 g
Fiber	2.4 g
Vitamin C	6%
Vitamin K	2%
Vitamin E	1%
Calcium	6 mg
Iron	0.12 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Manganese	0.035 mg
Phosphorus	11 mg
Sodium	1 mg
Zinc	0.04 mg
Potassium	107 mg

Hidden benefits of an apple

1. Packed with full of nutrition

Apples are nutrient-dense fruit, rich source of fiber, vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin K, and also contains polyphenols which are an important group of antioxidant (Antioxidants are substances that may prevent or delay cell damage).

2. Help weight loss

Eating an apple could help you in weight loss, it packed with fiber and water which increases the feeling of fullness for long.  

According to a study eating an apple can significantly decrease BMI (Body Mass Index)(1).

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3. Support heart health 

Apple contains soluble fiber, are those fiber which dissolves in water and help lower blood glucose level and lower cholesterol level.

Apple also contains flavonoids, which are an antioxidant and studies also found that intake of flavonoids reduces the risk of stroke.  

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4. Improve gut health

Eating an apple a day can keeps your gut healthy it is because apple contains pectin (a type of fiber) which is prebiotic in nature and prebiotic fiber feeds your gut bacteria, also considered as "good" bacteria.   

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