Benefits of apple. Nutritional value of apple

 You may have heard this proverb "An apple a day keeps the doctor away".

This is actually true as an apple has a lot of benefits but it may not keep you away from the doctor.



First let's talk about the nutritional value of apple.

One serving or medium sized apple contains 0 gram fat , 25 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram protein, 3-4 grams fiber and 19 grams sugar(This is natural sugar and is not harmful for health).

This sums up to about 94 to 97 calories.

So, it has some calories in it, but a lot of these calories are healthy.

Now let,s talk about the benefits of apple.

1. Apples have a lot of nutrients

As we already saw above, apples have a lot of healthy nutrients.

They also contain minerals and vitamins like Vitamin c, Vitamin k and potassium.


2.Immune system

Apples contain soluble fiber and immune boosting vitamin C. This helps to boost our immune system. It converts pro-inflammatory immune cells to anti-inflammatory cells.


4. weight loss



Though apples do not directly help you lose weight, they fill your stomach.

Therefore, if you eat them before food you are likely not to overeat.

This has also been proven by multiple studies.


5.high cholesterol and blood pressure.

Apple helps lower high cholesterol and blood pressure. This may happen because of the soluble fiber present in apples. A study found that soluble fiber also lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

6.Reduces risk of type 2 diabetes

Researchers found that eating of apples had a strong link to lowering diabetes levels and also helps to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes. Thus if someone eats a apple a day they will have lesser chances to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

7.Promotes good bacteria in the gut


Apple contains pectin, a type of fiber that acts as a prebiotic. This feeds the good bacteria in the guts.

So, after all this remember to eat an apple a day!


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