It’s no surprise that apples are good for you, I mean why else would they have earned that “keep the doctor away” reputation? There are a number of lesser-known reasons to pick up a juicy apple today. Let us find out some of these reasons.
Simple! It is nutritious
One medium-sized apple contains about four grams of fiber. Some of that is in the form of pectin, a type of soluble fiber that has been linked to lower level of LDL or bad cholesterol. That’s because it blocks absorption of cholesterol, it helps the body to use it rather than store it.
It can help with your weight loss goals
Apples satisfy hunger for few calories so it’s not surprising that they can be part of a healthy diet that promotes weight loss. Apple’s wealth of fiber can also keep you feeling full for longer without costing you a lot of calories, there are about 95 in a medium-sized piece of fruit. That’s because it takes our bodies longer to digest complex fiber than more simple materials like sugar or refined grains. Anything with at least three grams of good fiber is a good source of the nutrient; you should aim to get about 25 to 40 grams a day.
Note that one component of an apple’s peel (which also has most of the fiber) is something called ursolic acid, which was linked to a lower risk of obesity in a recent study in mice. That’s because it boosts calorie burn and increases muscle and brown fat.
They help you fight your cold
Although orange is still the #1 go to fruit when you have a cold, apples are also considered a good source of immune system-boosting vitamin C, with over 8 milligrams per medium size ,which amounts to roughly 14 percent of your daily recommended intake.
It can increase your threshold
Eating an apple before you work out may boost your exercise endurance. Apples deliver an antioxidant called quercetin, which aids endurance by making oxygen more available to the lungs. One study showed that quercetin—when taken in supplement form—helped people bike longer.
Apples could decrease the risk of getting diabetics
A 2012 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that apples as well as blueberries and pears, were linked with a lower risk of developing diabetics type 2 because of a class of antioxidants, anthocyanins, that are also responsible for red, purple and blue colors in fruits and veggies.