1. Do You Know About
Food You Are Eating?
Fruits: Apple
By: Divya Sanglikar
Nutritionist
Just For Hearts

2. Apples:
An apple a Day Keeps
Doctor Away!
 Well said….but do you
know how it can keep
a doctor
away???..........

3. Apple Polyphenols
 Favonols and Quercetin primary phytonutrients in
apples.
 It is highly concentrated in the skin than pulp.
 Red color of apples is due to anthocyanin mainly seen in
skin.
 These polyphenols absorb UV rays and protect apple
(they are present on the skin).
 These polyphenols cause browning of an apple slice.

4. Apple Antioxidants
 All polyphenols from apple function as antioxidants, thus
help in fighting against diseases.
 They control hearts diseases.
 Function in controlling Asthma.

5. Apple Heart health benefits
 Two things from apple help : pectin and polyphenols
 Total and LDL cholesterol can be lowered with regular
consumption of apples.
 These antioxidants inhibit oxidation process at cellular
level.
 Blood levels of C-reactive protein can be lowered by
regular consumption of apples.

6. Blood sugar regulation by Apples
 Slow down Carb digestion: inhibit Alfa amylase and
glycosidase activity. Affect break down of carbs.
 Reduce glucose absorption.
 Stimulate Pancreases to secrete more insulin.
 Stimulate insulin receptors and control blood sugar
levels.

7. Anti cancer & Asthma Benefits
 Especially beneficial for colon cancer and breast cancer.
Recent studies also suggest benefits in lung cancer.
 Regular intake of apple decreases asthma problem.

8. Apples & Pesticide residue
 It is amongst top 12 foods which contain pesticides
residues.
 Select organic apples to get utmost health benefits.
 Wash the apple under running water to 10-15 secs to
get rid of pesticides.
 Know about the wax coasted on your apple.

9. Apple: Nutrition Profile
Apple
1.00 small
182.00 grams
94.64 calories
DV Nutrient
Nutrient Amount (%) Density
fiber 4.37 g 17.5 3.3
vitamin C 8.37 mg 13.9 2.7

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