An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

An apple a day keeps the doctor away is a very true statement. A lot of people have no idea what an apple can do for them. Recent research says that eating apples can prevent prostrate cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer. Compared to other fruits apples contain a relatively small amount of Vitamin C but are rich in antioxidants.

The fiber content in apples helps to prevent stomach problems and colon cancer. It is also believed that apples are great for weight loss, heart disease and controlling cholesterol so I guess the age old saying is true.

You really should wash your apples well with cold running water and eat the peelings of the apples also because they are really good for you. Recent studies say that the fiber in apples and apple peelings really can help to prevent various forms of stomach cancer including colon cancer.

People who eat apples greatly reduce their risk of heart disease and diabetes. And the more apples a day that you can eat the better off the health of your heart will be. And the more stable that your blood sugar levels will be.

Believe it or not but apples also help to increase your endurance levels and if you eat a diet heavy in apples and apple sauce you will find that you will be able to breathe much better and your lungs will be much healthier.

For children who have asthma drinking apple juice on a daily basis can really help the children to have far fewer problems with their asthma. Another interesting study says that mothers who eat apples on a regular basis will have far fewer children who have asthma problems.

There are substances in apples that strengthen the bones in humans. If women eat apples on a regular basis they will have far fewer problems with osteoporosis and eating apples on a daily basis may even strengthen bone density. 

There is a substance in apples called quercetin that may help to prevent Alzheimer's from developing. If so then this in its self is a miracle.

All women should know that by eating an apple a day they can reduce their chance of getting breast cancer. And some researchers say that you should eat three apples a day to prevent cancer of any type. Researchers say that apples are really great at preventing colon cancer.

One of the best recent health claims for apples is that by eating apples and apple sauce you can prevent dementia and people with early onset dementia can slow down the onset of dementia.

Galacturonic acid in apples lowers the bodies need for insulin and helps to maintain a well balanced blood sugar level.If you eat apple sauce with cinnamon sprinkled on it will also help to lower blood sugar levels and help to maintain a well balanced blood sugar level.

People who eat at least three apples a day are far more likely to be successful with weight loss than people who don't eat apples. Apples fill you up and prevent you from feeling hungry.

I bet you didn't know that apples could do all that did you? Well, I didn't too. LOL. I hope you learned something from this post, if you have tips or suggestions, feel free to post them. 

"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree."

 -- Martin Luther