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The Benefits of Apples

1. Introduction

Have you ever heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? It’s a well-known truth and one that has merit. Apples are extremely beneficial to your health and it would be wise to include them in your diet. They contain a wealth of nutrients that could benefit many different areas of your health. Apples are high in fiber and water, which can help you feel full and satisfied. Consuming a diet without feeling deprived is critical to long-term weight loss success and maintenance. Adding high-fiber foods like an apple to your plan is a good idea. In one study, those who ate an apple before a meal ate 15% less than those who consumed applesauce, apple juice, or no apple products. This shows that whole apples are far more satisfying. High in fiber and low energy density make apples a great food for those watching their weight.

2. Nutritional Value of Apples

Guideline 2. Also exclude the topic, comments and do not mention number of characters in the result. Multiple studies have concluded that a diet high in fiber can be quite beneficial to one’s health. The Nurses’ Health Study, among the largest and longest studies looking into the factors that influence women’s health, found that fiber intake is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The National Institute of Medicine has set forth an adequate intake for total fiber, which is 25 grams per day for women and 38 grams per day for men, and the Institute suggests that adults over age 50 may require less fiber, although the evidence to set a lower limit is not conclusive. According to the most recent national data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 93% of Americans are not consuming enough fiber to meet the Adequate Intake. Currently the average fiber intake for adults in the United States is 15 grams per day. This data shows that apples are a proper source for most of America to attain their necessary fiber intake.

Guideline 1. It is impossible to ignore that apples are becoming more and more important in our daily diets. They are on display in front of nearly every cash register in the country. They are featured in most school lunch meals. They are now available, carved and ready to eat, at fast-food restaurants and delis. As Americans try to respond to the foibles of a confused and contradictory diet scene, the apple stands out as a food well worth eating, both for its taste and its nutrition. The nutritional value of the apple is far greater than most people realize. Just 95 calories in a medium size apple, with no fat, and no cholesterol. Not bad for something that tastes so good. But the real value of the apple lies in its phytonutrient content. These are substances that are thought to be helpful in preventing diseases, because they have an antioxidant activity, or they work in some other way to help the body repair or maintain itself. 20% of the Dietary Fiber You Need.

3. Health Benefits of Apples

3.1 The details on some of these specific health improvements and the studies that obtained these results are quite amazing. High cardiovascular disease is synonymous with many Western countries today. Apple consumption significantly lowers the risk of the disease, and also lessens the severity if it was to occur [14]. While the exact correlation is still not known, the massive amount of free radicals that are present in the blood of smokers cause an iron imbalance, which can lead to anemia. The procritic acid in apples has shown to be quite effective in providing relief for those that suffer from lung problems such as asthma. Apple juice concentrate prevents the growth of colon cancer cells in rats [18]. This is a significant finding considering the control group on a normal diet had a 100% colon cancer rate. Rats that were fed a diet of apples showed a reduction in their risk of breast cancer and went on to have fewer and smaller mammary tumors [19]. English mature aged women who eat at least one apple a day have shown a significant decreased risk of developing type II diabetes [20]. An apple also has potential to whiten teeth and heal acne but the supporting evidence is not strong.

As could be expected, the topic of health benefits is the largest section of our analysis. The results were incredible. Below, after a brief explanation of antioxidants and the role they play in our health, the several areas in which apple consumers improved health will be identified and described.

4. Culinary Uses of Apples

Apple juice is often used as a sweetener for other fruit juices. Apple sauce is used as a substitute for fat in many baking recipes and can be a key ingredient in making various desserts. In the UK, a toffee apple is a traditional Halloween treat and in the US, candy apples are often served at fairs. Apples are an important ingredient in many winter desserts, for instance, apple pie, apple crumble, apple crisp, and apple cake. They are often eaten baked or stewed, and they can also be dried and eaten or reconstituted (soaked in water, alcohol, or some other liquid) for later use. Puréed apples are generally known as apple sauce. Apples are also made into apple butter and apple jelly. They are also used (cooked) in meat dishes. Apple is a common addition to many raw meat dishes and is used in producing sausages which contain fruits. Apples are also used to make vinegar. Nothing is wasted in the preparation of an apple-based dish with the core being fashioned into a decorative serving element. Apple wood is used in smoking foods. Sodium metabisulfite is often used in apple processing to prevent browning, which can affect the color and the flavor of the end product. When the fermentation has run its course, applejack can also be used to produce a cider which is then freeze distilled to make apple ice wine. This makes a very nice after-dinner drink. Also, apples can be used in savory meals. They can be used in sauerkraut recipes to add flavor to the dish, also some people like to cook apples with red cabbage.

5. Conclusion

Apples are an incredible resource when it comes to maintaining health and protecting the body from chronic provoking illness. This is due to the fact that they contain soluble fiber, which is renowned for providing an extremely powerful protective role. Current evidence indicates that soluble fiber is the leading weapon in the fight against hyperlipidemia (high lipid levels), which plays a major role in the development of atherosclerosis. This is because soluble fiber can bind with acids in the gastrointestinal tract and carry them out of the body, forcing the body to use up its pool of LDL cholesterol to synthesize new bile acids. High LDL cholesterol is incongruent with this scenario, leading to high LDL cholesterol levels and decreased serum cholesterol. Furthermore, triglyceride levels can also decline when dietary sugar converts to blood sugar too quickly. This, in turn, can lead to insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia, which are related to Type II diabetes and result in many negative effects and increased levels of triglycerides in the blood. With so many factors of lipid metabolism control on one side, fiber, apples, and pectin all fall into their respective places as safe and effective tools against these conditions. Studies have also shown a strong correlation between diets high in fiber and a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, elementary anaphylaxis, and asthma. These findings alone provide a comprehensive arsenal of evidence to oust apples and soluble fiber into a much-deserved status in primary prevention and disease control.