Health benefits of apple
Delicious and crunchy apple fruit is
notable for its impressive list of phtyto-nutrients, and anti-oxidants. Studies
suggest that its components are essential for optimal growth, development, and
overall wellness.
Apples are low in calories; 100 g of fresh
fruit slices provide only 50 calories. They, however, contain no saturated fats
or cholesterol. Nonetheless, the fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which helps
prevent absorption of dietary-LDL or bad cholesterol in the gut. The fiber also
saves the colon mucous membrane from exposure to toxic substances by binding to
cancer-causing chemicals inside the colon.
Apples are rich in antioxidant
phyto-nutrients flavonoids and polyphenolics. The total measured anti-oxidant
strength (ORAC value) of 100 g apple fruit is 5900 TE. Some of the important
flavonoids in apples are quercetin, epicatechin, and procyanidin B2.
Additionally, they are also good in tartaric acid that gives tart flavor to
them. Altogether, these compounds help the body protect from deleterious
effects of free radicals.
Apple fruit contains good quantities of
vitamin-C and beta-carotene. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant.
Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance
against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals
from the body.
Further, apple fruit is a good source of
B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, thiamin, and pyridoxine (vitamin B-6).
Together, these vitamins help as co-factors for enzymes in metabolism as well
as in various synthetic functions inside the body.
Apples also carry a small amount of
minerals like potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. Potassium is an important
component of cell and body fluids helps controlling heart rate and blood
pressure; thus, counters the bad influences of sodium.
Dr.S.Senthil Karunakaran,
M.D(Siddha)
AVIZTHAM SIDDHA HOSPITAL
No 6, Mounasamy Mutt Street,
Ambattur O.T, Chennai – 53
Contact no: 9444403023
Email;
drkarunakaran@gmail.com
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