“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” this humble fruit has been recognized for its health benefits I love apples. I always have I have apples on my counter every day of the year— not only in the Fall and Winter
Apples are a good source of soluble fiber, which can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition, apples contain polyphenols, antioxidants that help protect the heart by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
Apples are good for the immune system One way that apples boost your immune system is by increasing the production of white blood cells. Apples are great for the digestive system apples contain pectin, a type of soluble fiber that feeds the beneficial bacteria in the gut. These bacteria are essential for many aspects of health, including immune function and digestion. Apples also contain quercetin, an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory effects. Inflammation is crucial in many digestive disorders as Celiac, Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis
Apples may help improve brain health. The study found that rats fed a diet containing apples improved performance on memory and learning tests. Additionally, the rats who ate apples had higher levels of a brain-protective antioxidant called glutathione.
So eat an apple a day
Until tomorrow…