An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away -Why and How

The age old saying An Apple a day keeps the Doctor away might not be questioned why even in advanced modern times but do you really know how an apple a day keeps the doctor away? What makes it so special fruit? Is because of its great taste or different flavors?

The apples are good for health because of their rich nutritious value. There are many other fruits which has good nutritious value, but why the apple is special? An apple is special because it has the combination of benefits which you can get in different fruits individually and it has properties that no other fruits contain. That is way only an apple a day can keeps the doctor away, not a banana or mango or any other fruit.

Eating an apple a day is part of healthy and balanced diet. Some of the proven benefits of Apples are listed below,

• Apples are rich in vitamin A, Vitamin C, minerals, Cellulose and carbohydrates.

• An Apple contains 5/6 of water and 1/6 of sugar, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and other acids. Apples help in hydrating the body.

• An apple after meal can prevent constipation and other disorders.

• Apples prevent tooth decay. Biting a crispy apple keeps the teeth healthy by removes food particles struck between the teeth.

• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in apples helps greatly in boosting the immune system of the body.

• Apples are low in calories; it is in the range of 70-90 calories and is fat free.

• Apples contain water soluble colloidal carbohydrate fiber called pectin, which helps in digestion of food.

• Apples have Lower Cholesterol; hence can be used as dietary food.

• Apples contain phenylic acid, which reduces cholesterol content in the body and makes the body fit.

• An apple a day can prevent coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease and also they are good in antioxidant effects.

• Apples are rich in dietary fiber which aids in digestion and promotes weight loss.

• Apples are rich in flavonoid called Quercetin which can prevent prostate cancer, colon cancer and breast cancer.

• Apple has phytonutrients which protects the brain from brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinsonism

• Apples also purify the blood, strengthens bones, prevent and cure several disorders and deficiencies like night blindness, scurvy, cold, respiratory problems including asthma etc.

All the above benefits make the apple as special out of other fruits and also upholds the age old saying An Apple a day keeps the Doctor away.