The benefits of eating apples

Apple is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits. There are more then 7,500 cultivers of Apple. Apples do not flower in tropical environment but they need chilly environment. 45 million tones of apples are grown yearly all across the world. An old proverb attests the benefit of the fruit "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". Research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Like many other fruits apples contain Vitamin C as well as a host of other antioxidant compounds, benefitial for human beings. The fibre content, which is less in other fruits, helps regulate bowel movements and also reduce the risk of colon cancer. In addition to these, there are hundreds of other advantages and benefits as well.

Some Health Benefits of Apple for your information: An old proverb attests to the health benefits of the fruit: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Research [4] suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Like many fruits, Apples contain Vitamin C as well as a host of other antioxidant compounds, which may reduce the risk of cancer by preventing DNA damage. The fibre content, while less than in most other fruits, helps regulate bowel movements and may thus reduce the risk of colon cancer. They may also help with heart disease, weight loss and controlling cholesterol, as they do not have any cholesterol, have fibre (which reduces cholesterol by preventing reabsorption), and are bulky for their caloric content like most fruits and vegetables. A group of chemicals in apples could protect the brain from the type of damage that triggers such neurodegenerative diseases as Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism. Chang Y. "Cy" Lee of the Cornell University found that the apple phenolics, which are naturally occurring antioxidants found in fresh apples, can protect nerve cells from neurotoxicity induced by oxidative stress. The researchers used red delicious apples from New York State to provide the extracts to study the effects of phytochemicals. Lee said that all apples are high in the critical phytonutrients and that the amount of phenolic compounds in the apple flesh and in the skin vary from year to year, season to season and from growing region to growing region (November/December 2004 issue of the Journal of Food Science). The predominant phenolic phytochemicals in apples are quercetin, epicatechin, and procyanidin B2 (PMID 14558772). The seeds are mildly poisonous, containing a small amount of amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside, but a large amount would need to be chewed to have any toxic effect [1]. Pesticide contamination is linked to an increasing number of diseases, and they are mostly found on the outside of fruits and vegetables. Washing or peeling before eating may reduce pesticide intake[2] but peeling will also reduce the intake of the beneficial nutrients.

And did you know that it is better to eat an apple in the morning than drink a cup of coffee.....it will wake you up faster. It is a scientific fact...don't just take my word for it.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away! I agree about eating apples unpeeled and other fruits and vegeatables as well as all the vitamins and goodness are either in the skin or just below it.

Apple trees were grown and prized for their fruit by the people of ancient Rome. It is believed that the Romans took cultivated apples with them into England when they conquered the country. Apple-growing became common in England and many other parts of Europe Both the seeds of apples and the trees themselves were brought to America from England, probably in 1629. John Endicott, one of the early governors of Massachusetts Bay Colony, is said to have brough the first trees to America. The cultivated varieties of apples gradually spread westward from the Atlantic coast. Native Americans took seeds of these apples into the wilderness and planted them in their villages. A white man, John Chapman, also helped to spread apple growing in the U.S. He carried apple seeds with him wherever he went, and planted them in thinly settled parts of the country. For this reason he became known as "Johnny Appleseed." As time passed, American applegrowers developed many new and improved varieties of apples. Today the U.S. is the principal apple-producing country in the world.

I am pregnant and make sure to eat a green apple every day. (Red are not tasty to me). I feel very good to be getting nutrients into the growing baby, and my 3 year old son shares it with me. If he had his way he'd sit there and eat his own apple, but then that toooo much fresh fruit for him at this age. Anyway, apples are so good for you and a must to everyones daily diet in my opinion.

Thank you for the information. I eat an apple almost every day. I like the yellow apples the best.

Ok, but what about if yu consume the appes that were picked months ago? Are they still so good and healthy? In my country we pick apples in October and they sell it all year around. But if you consume an apple in April for example it is still so healthy and fresh? What do you think?

An old proverb attests to the health benefits of the fruit: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Research[4] suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Like many fruits, Apples contain Vitamin C as well as a host of other antioxidant compounds, which may reduce the risk of cancer by preventing DNA damage. The fibre content, while less than in most other fruits, helps regulate bowel movements and may thus reduce the risk of colon cancer. They may also help with heart disease, weight loss and controlling cholesterol, as they do not have any cholesterol, have fibre (which reduces cholesterol by preventing reabsorption), and are bulky for their caloric content like most fruits and vegetables. A group of chemicals in apples could protect the brain from the type of damage that triggers such neurodegenerative diseases as Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism. Chang Y. "Cy" Lee of the Cornell University found that the apple phenolics, which are naturally occurring antioxidants found in fresh apples, can protect nerve cells from neurotoxicity induced by oxidative stress. The researchers used red delicious apples from New York State to provide the extracts to study the effects of phytochemicals. Lee said that all apples are high in the critical phytonutrients and that the amount of phenolic compounds in the apple flesh and in the skin vary from year to year, season to season and from growing region to growing region (November/December 2004 issue of the Journal of Food Science). The predominant phenolic phytochemicals in apples are quercetin, epicatechin, and procyanidin B2.-- wikipedia

good suggestion. every body should keep it in mind and one apple every day.

it reduced our weight and good for health

Yes, I fully agree. Apple is the type of fruit, that can provide most nutrients and minerals. Also, for good memory development, it is well advised like banana for children. And for all, serving an apple daily, says good-bye to doctors from family. Thanks.

nice informations!!!!!!!!!!!

like an old saying keeps doctor away

You are right. Apples are therapeutical. My son's doctor told me that his love for apples and bananas had saved his respiratory system.

yea.i consumed apples often.Some say eating the apples skin can improve ur skin conditions. Research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer.They may also help with heart disease, weight loss and controlling cholesterol, as they do not have any cholesterol.So eat up more apples from today onwards^^

ya u absolutly right

i already know some of those info but some are not liek the eating of eat.. too much eating of apple could be bad for you. anyway, thanks.. that is alot of help.

apple reduce our weight and it is very good for our health

I always knew the benefits of eating apples. It's a good thing I LOVE them!