2.Health benefits of apple By Allah Dad Khan

2. Health Benefits
of Apple
By
Allah dad Khan

4. Apple
• Apple is a fleshy fruit of the tree of the species Malus
domestica in the rose family Rosaceae. The trees of
the Malus family require a long period of dormancy,
a well drained soil, years of careful pruning and pest
management. The apple tree usually grows to about
5-12 m in height, and is one of the most cultivated
fruit trees in the world. Apples ripen in autumn, and
generally are 5-9 cm in diameter. They are available
in a number of sizes, shapes, colours, etc. but are
mostly round and come in the shades of red or
yellow.

5. The tree is believed to have originated from Asia,
and now more than 7,500 varieties of apples are
available worldwide. These large number of
varieties may be grouped in three categories,
cider, cooking, and dessert varieties. Those
varieties, which ripen in late summer are often
the ones, which cannot be stored for long,
whereas the ones that ripen in autumn may be
stored all year round.

8. Health Benefits of Apple
• Apple Prevent Breathing
Problems
• Five or more apples a week
(less than an apple a day!) has
been linked with better lung
function, Health magazine
reported, most likely because
of an antioxidant called
quercetin found in the skin of
apples (as well as in onions
and tomatoes), the BBC
reported.

9. Health Benefits of Apple
• Apple and immunity
• While they don't quite
rival oranges,
apples are considered a good
source of immune system-
boosting vitamin C, with
over 8 milligrams per
medium-sized fruit, which
amounts to roughly 14 percent
of your daily recommended
intake pple fight colds

10. Health Benefits of Apple• Apple Fight Cancer
• In 2004, French research
found that a chemical in
apples helped prevent colon
cancer, WebMD reported. And
in 2007, a study from Cornell
found additional compounds,
called triterpenoids, which
seem to fight against liver,
colon and breast cancers.

12. Health Benefits of Apple
• Apple Decrease Diabetes Risk
• A 2012 study published in the
American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition found thatapples, as
well as pears and blueberries,
were linked with a lower risk
of developing type 2
diabetes because of a class of
antioxidants, anthocyanins,
that are also responsible for
red, purple and blue colors in
fruits and veggies

13. Health Benefits of Apple
• Apple Boost Brain Power
• The fruit has been linked to an
uptick in acetylcholine
production, Good
Housekeeping reported, which
communicates between nerve
cells, so apples may help your
memory and lower your
chances of developing
Alzheimer's.

14. Health Benefits of Apple

15. Health Benefits of Apple
• Avoid Alzheimer’s
• A new study performed on
mice shows that drinking
apple juice could keep
Alzheimer’s away and
fight 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 tests than those on a
regular diet
•

17. Health Benefits of Apple
• Protect against Parkinson’s
• Research has shown
that people who eat fruits
and other high-fibre foods
gain a certain amount of
protection against
Parkinson’s, a disease
characterized by a breakdown of
the brain’s dopamine-producing
nerve cells. Scientists have
linked this to the free radical-
fighting power of the
antioxidants contained therein.
•

18. Health Benefits of Apple
• Prevent gallstones
• Gallstones form when there’s
too much cholesterol in your
bile for it to remain as a liquid,
so it solidifies. They are
particularly prevalent in the
obese. To prevent
gallstones, doctors
recommend a diet high in
fibre to help you control your
weight and cholesterol levels.

20. Health Benefits of Apple
• Neutralize irritable bowel
syndrome
• Irritable bowel syndrome is
characterized by constipation,
diarrhea, and abdominal pain
and bloating. To control these
symptoms doctors recommend
staying away from dairy and
fatty foods while including
a high intake of fibre in
your diet.

21. Health Benefits of Apple
• Detoxify your liver
• We’re constantly consuming
toxins, whether it is from drinks
or food, and your liver is
responsible for clearing these
toxins out of your body. Many
doctors are skeptical of fad
detox diets, saying they have the
potential to do more harm than
good. Luckily, one of the
best—and easiest—things
you can eat to help detoxify
your liver is fruits—like
apples.
•

23. Health Benefits of Apple
• Boost your immune system
• Red apples contain an
antioxidant called quercetin.
Recent studies have found
that quercetin can help
boost and fortify your
immune system, especially
when you're stressed out.
•

24. Health Benefits of Apple
• Prevent cataracts
• Though past studies have been
divided on the issue, recent
long-term studies suggest that
people who have a diet rich in
fruits that contain
antioxidants—like apples—
are 10 to 15 per cent less
likely to develop cataracts.
•

25. Health Benefits of Apple
• Prevent dementia
• Researchers at Cornell
University conducted a study,
published in theJournal of
Food Science, which found
evidence to suggest
that apples may help
"protect neuron cells
against oxidative stress-
induced neurotoxicity",
which could reduce the risk of
developing neurodegenerative
disorders such
as Alzheimer's diseas

26. Health Benefits of Apple
• Ward off breast cancer
• There is growing evidence
suggesting that an apple a day
may help prevent breast
cancer, according to a series of
studies conducted by prominent
Cornell researcher Rui Hai Liu.
• Liu said her research adds to
"the growing evidence that
increased consumption of fruits
and vegetables, including
apples, would provide
consumers with more phenolics,
which are proving to have
important health benefits. I
would encourage consumers to
eat more and a wide variety of
fruits and vegetables daily."

28. Health Benefits of Apple
• Steady Heart Rhythm
• Granny Smith apples have a slightly
higher potassium content than other
types of apples. Potassium is an
electrolyte that keeps fluid balanced
in and around cells. This process is
vital to everyday electrical flow
through your body, a function that
makes your heart beat. If you don't
get enough potassium each day, you
may wind up having an irregular
heartbeat. You need 4,700
milligrams of potassium each day,
according to the Linus Pauling
Institute. A 100-gram Granny Smith
apple, which is equivalent to about 3
1/2 ounces, provides 115 milligrams
of potassium.

30. Health Benefits of Apple
• Anemia: Apples are useful in
treating anemia since apples
are a rich source of iron.
Anemia is a deficiency of
hemoglobin in the blood,
which can be fixed by
increasing your intake of iron,
which is an integral part in the
metabolism of red blood cells.
By increasing the amount of
red blood cells in the body, you
not only prevent anemia, but
also ensure proper
oxygenation of essential organ
systems to keep them
functioning properly.

31. Health Benefits of Apple
• Weakness: Apples are known
to remove weakness and add
vigor and vitality to weak
people. It is, therefore, often
given to patients to help them
recover quickly from their
illnesses. If you want to gain
weight, apples should be a part
of your daily diet. It also helps
in detoxifying the body and
improving the overall health of
the body. Although it doesn’t
contain a significant amount of
protein, the combination of the
antioxidant compounds and the
protein found in apples can have
a major role in preventing
weakness and improving muscle
tone.

32. Health Benefits of Apple
• Digestive Health: One of the
most essential and overlooked
parts of human health is the
beneficial bacteria living
throughout our body. Apples
specifically help improve
the functioning of the
bacteria living inside of our
large intestine, and early studies
show that apples change the
metabolism within the digestive
tract, and change the balance of
bacteria, which leads to
improved health by maximizing
nutrient uptake and eliminating
harmful bacteria and toxins.

33. Health Benefits of Apple
• Cancer Prevention: The role of apples in cancer
prevention has been a subject of study for some time, and while
they have shown moderate improvement in various types of
cancer, particularly breast and colon cancer, the most significant
discoveries have been regarding lung cancer. Most fruits and
vegetables have some sort of anti-cancer effects, but apples stand
head and shoulders among the rest in terms of commonly
consumed fruits. They show a distinct and undeniable capacity to
reduce lung cancer and slow its spread if it does develop.
Hypotheses usually speak to the high phytonutrient content,
including kaempferol and quercetin, but the exact mechanism for
apples’ impact on cancer is still largely unclear.

34. Health Benefits of Apple
• Digestion: Apples, being rich in fiber, help in the digestive
process. Regular consumption of apples ensures smooth bowel
movements and helps in preventing constipation and various
stomach disorders. Fiber is an important part of any diet. It adds
bulk to the stool and helps food pass through the digestive tract
smoothly. Furthermore, it stimulates peristaltic motion so the
muscles contract appropriately and move food along. Finally, it
stimulates the release of gastric and digestive juices to ensure
efficient uptake of nutrients, while simultaneously scraping
excess cholesterol out of your veins and arteries to ensure proper
heart health and reduce chances of atherosclerosis.