Fruits: Apple
November 2, 2017
The apple is a firm fruit roughly the size of a baseball. It varies in color, including green Granny Smith, yellow Golden Delicious, and red Macintosh apples. Romans were the first to cultivate apples from their original bitter form into the sweet, crisp apples we know today. Contrary to popular belief, “no specific name is given to the fruit [Eve] tasted from that tree,” according to VegParadise.com. Apples can improve cardiovascular health, maintain healthy cholesterol levels, and decrease the risk of diabetes. You know the saying – an apple a day keeps the doctor away!
Apples can reduce the signs of aging, boost energy, build muscle and naturally detox the body. New research suggests that apples contain a large amount of antioxidants and can reduce free radicals that cause many diseases. Scientists believe cell damage can be prevented or repaired by the antioxidant compounds found in apples.
Regular consumption of apples may help prevent and fight cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Apples are also known to help regulate cholesterol levels, improve cardiovascular health and decrease the risk of developing diabetes. They can prevent gallstones, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, constipation and cataracts. Apples can also help control weight and improve tooth health.