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5 Amazing Benefits Of Eating Apples Daily

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Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today.

Apples are an incredibly nutritious fruit that offers multiple health benefits. They’re rich in fibre and antioxidants. That is why ‘eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away’.

In this article on EKO HOT BLOG, we would be looking at benefits that you would enjoy if you eat apple daily.

1. Lowered Risk Of Diabetes

Since diabetes is a blood sugar disorder, you may not think fruits have a place in diabetes prevention. But with their high fibre and antioxidant content, eating an apple every day can have a positive effect on blood sugar management.

A study found that greater consumption of apples, among a handful of other fruits, was associated with a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

2. Lowered Risk Of Cancer

Antioxidants in apples may offer beneficial effects against certain types of cancers, including lung, chest, and digestive tract cancers.

A study suggests that these effects may be attributed to this amazing fruit’s polyphenols, keeping cancerous cells from multiplying.

3. Improved Brain Function

According to research on animals, it was suggested that eating apples could help reduce oxidative stress, prevent mental decline, and slow down signs of ageing.

4. Lowered Risk of Heart Disease

One of the main ways that a daily apple can keep you out of the doctor’s office is by lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease.

It is packed with heart-healthy nutrients such as flavonoids a group of phytonutrients and a plant chemical that are lauded for their myriad health benefits including their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory behaviours.

5. Smoother Digestion

Apple has both soluble and insoluble fibres in them and according to studies, they are important for digestion.

FURTHER READING

Soluble fibre helps slow down digestion, allowing you to feel full, and also slows the digestion of glucose, which helps control your blood sugar. Meanwhile, insoluble fibre can help move food through your system and aid with constipation and regularity.

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