An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctors Away

"An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctors Away"

We had always heard about this quote somewhere, from someone. But is it really true? Well, apple normally will be the first word that every of us learn when we start speaking.

Mummy: A for what?

Baby: Apple!

Sounds familiar? Looks like Apple had been introduced to us since young. And when we are elder, we still did not manage to get away from Apple. Well, you know what i mean? 

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The Apple's Technology

Well, haha ok ok now focus on the REAL Apple.. What nutrition content does an apple has?

1. Apples are a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. 

- Soluble fiber is well known to reduce the cholesterol level in our body. Imagine it as a dry sponge trying to absorb the water surrounding it. Yeah, that's how soluble fiber absorbs the excess cholesterol in our body to be excreted via our liver. On the other hand, insoluble fiber provides bulk in the intestinal tract, holding water to cleanse and move food quickly through the digestive system. Clean, clean away!!

2. Low in calories

- A serving of a medium sized apple has a only 60 calories. So when you are really craving for some sweet chocolate, muffins or cake, why not just grab an apple and snack away? It does more good than harm!

3. Rich in Vitamin C

- Apples are also rich in Vitamin C which is important for growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. One important tips lady! Vitamin C helps body to make collagen, an important protein used to make skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Also, it helps in wound healing too. Healthy skin is not impossible.

4. Cholesterol lowering

- Apples contain plant phenols. Phenols are broadly distributed in the plant kingdom. Based on research, plant phenols has a "bad" cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) lowering effect which is important in prevention of atherosclerosis (blockage of blood vesssel), cardiovascular diseases and stroke.   

Here is the nutrition facts of an apple.

  Low calorie, low fat, rich in fiber, rich in vitamins!

So what are you waiting for? Grab an apple now and start of with the spirit of 

"An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctors Away!"