15 Health Benefits Of Eating APPLES.

       Here are a few benefits of eating apples regularly.


1.  GET WHITER AND HEALTHIER TEETH: An apple won't replace your tooth brush, but biting  
and chewing it stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering                    the level of bacteria.

2.  AVOID ALZHEIMER'S: A new study performed on mice showed that drinking apple juice help          keep Alzheimer's away and fights the effects of aging on the brain. Mice in the study that were fed an apple-enhanced diet showed higher levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and did better in maze test than those on a normal diet.

3.  CURBS ALL SORTS OF CANCER: Scientists from the American Association for Cancer Research, amongst others, agree that the consumption of flavonol-rich apples could help reduce your risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 percent. Researcher at Cornell University have identified several compounds-triterpenoids- in apple peel that have potent anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the liver, colon and bosom. Their earlier research found that extract from whole apple can reduce the number and size of mammary tumours in rats. Meanwhile, the National Cancer Institute in the U.S. recommend a high fibre intake to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

4.  PROTECTS AGAINST PARKINSON'S: Research shows that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre foods gain a certain amount of protection against Parkinson's, a disease characterized by the breakdown of the brain's dopamine-producing nerve cells. Scientists have linked this to the free radical-fighting power of the antioxidants contained therein.

5.  DECREASES YOUR RISK OF DIABETES: Women who eat at least on apple a day are 23 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who don't eat apples. Apples are loaded with soluble fibres, the key to blunting blood sugar swings.

6.  REDUCES CHOLESTEROL: The soluble fibre found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you.

7.   GET A HEALTIER HEART: An extensive body of research has linked high soluble fibre intake with slower build-up of cholesterol-rich plaque in your arteries. The phenolic compound found in apple skins also prevents the cholesterol that get into your system from solidifying in your artery walls. When plague builds inside your arteries, it reduces blood flow to your heart, leading to coronary artery disease.

8.  PREVENTS GALLSTONES: Gallstones form when there is too much cholesterol in your bile for it to remains as a liquid, so it solidifies. They are particularly prevalent in the obese. To prevent gallstones, doctors recommend diet rich in fibre to help you control your weight and cholesterol level.

9.  BEATS DIARRHEA AND CONSTIPATION: Whether you don't go to the bathroom or you just can't stop, fibre in apples can help. Fibre can either pull water out of your colon to keep things moving along when they are backed up or absorb excess water from your stool to slow your bowels down.

10.  NEUTRALIZES IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: This is characterized by constipation, diarrhea and abdominal pain and bloating. To control these symptoms recommend you stay away from diary and fatty foods and require you increase your fibre intake.

11.  AVERTS HEMORRIODS: Hemorrhoids  are swollen veins in the BehindBased canal and while not life threatening, they can be very painful. They are caused by too much pressure in the pelvic and rectal areas. Part and parcel with controlling constipation, fibre can prevent you from straining too much when you go to the bathroom thereby helps alleviate hemorrhoids.

12.  HELPS CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT: Many health problems are associated with being over weight, among them heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. To manage your weight and improve your overall health, doctors recommend high fibre intake. Food rich in fibre will fill you up without costing you too many calories.

13.  DETOXIFIES YOUR LIVER: We are constantly consuming toxins, whether it is from drinks or food, and your liver is responsible for clearing these toxins out of your body. Doctors are skeptical of fad detox diets, saying that have the potential to do more harm than good. Luckily, one of the best and easiest way to help detoxify yourself is to take fruits like apple.

14.  BOOSTS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM: Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetine. Recent studies have shown that it helps boost and fortify your immune system especially when you are stressed.

15.  PREVENTS CATARACTS: Though past studies have been divided on the issue, recent long-term studies suggests that people who have a diet rich in fruits rich in antioxidants such as apple, are 10-15 percent less likely to develop cataract.