Remember how, as a kid, your mom would say in that firm but caring voice, “Eat an apple — it has all the vitamins”? As adults, we chase superfoods, google the benefits of avocados, and spend half a paycheck on ginger and lemons. Meanwhile, the perfect snack is quietly sitting on a shelf at your nearest grocery store — and it costs next to nothing.
Today, let’s break all the diet rules and look at five solid reasons (including one surprising one) why you should eat another apple right now. AdmiGram.com explains why apples are called the fruit of health.
5 Reasons to Eat One More Apple
Apples Help Fight Excess Cholesterol
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Apples help lower cholesterol thanks to pectin and dietary fiber. Fiber molecules bind to cholesterol and help remove it from the body. A recent study found that people who eat apples daily have cholesterol levels that are, on average, 23% lower than those who don’t eat apples at all. In addition, the pectin in apples supports the body’s ability to eliminate heavy metals such as lead and arsenic.
Apples Can Help You Lose Weight
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You’ve probably heard of extreme apple diets where you starve yourself on one apple a day. But if you genuinely want to lose a pound or two, try eating one baked apple about 20 minutes before a meal. Tart or sweet-tart varieties with green skin work best. The fiber in green apples digests slowly, helping you feel full longer. With this simple trick, you’ll naturally eat less at lunch or dinner.
Apples Support Protection Against Colds and Respiratory Illness
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Recent research suggests that eating two to three apples a day can improve resistance to respiratory conditions, including asthma. Studies have also shown that people with asthma may experience milder symptoms if they regularly drink apple juice. Including apples in the diet during pregnancy is especially beneficial, as it may reduce the child’s risk of developing asthma.
Apples Help Maintain Youthful Skin
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Apples contain a special type of dietary fiber called pectin — a complex group of polysaccharides. Apple pectin not only nourishes beneficial gut bacteria such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, but may also help improve complexion and support youthful, healthy-looking skin.
Apples May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
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Scientific experiments conducted at Cornell University found that quercetin, a compound present in apples, helps protect brain cells from damage caused by free radicals — a process linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Clinical observations suggest that older adults who drink a glass of apple juice daily may reduce their risk of developing the condition by up to 70%.
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