Nutritional Content and Benefits of Apples

Apples are a very popular fruit in Indonesia and the world. This is because the sweet taste and nutrition nutritious for health. Apples usually consumed directly. Although there are making it as apple juice, as a salad ingredient and made ​​preserves made​​.

To get all the properties of the apple fruit, you should eat an apple with its skin. Do not forget to wash the apples in running water thoroughly to remove pesticides.

Value Apples nutrient content per 100 g (3.5 oz)

     Energy 218 kJ (52 kcal)
     Carbohydrates 13.81 g
     Sugar 10.39 g
     Dietary fiber 2.4 g
     Fat 0.17 g
     Protein 0.26 g
     Water 85.56 g
     Vitamin A equiv. 3 mg (0%)
     Thiamine (Vit. B1) 0.017 mg (1%)
     Riboflavin (Vit. B2) 0,026 mg (2%)
     Niacin (Vit. B3) 0,091 mg (1%)
     Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.061 mg (1%)
     0,041 mg Vitamin B6 (3%)
     Folate (Vitamin B9.) 3 mg (1%)
     Vitamin C 4.6 mg (8%)
     Calcium 6 mg (1%)
     Iron 0.12 mg (1%)
     Magnesium 5 mg (1%)
     Phosphorus 11 mg (2%)
     Potassium 107 mg (2%)
     Zinc 0.04 mg (0%)

Source: USDA Nutrient Database (percentage relative to US recommendation for adults.)

Benefits of Apples for Health

1 Counteract Free Radicals

Apple skin is one of the best sources of food-producing substances known as quercetin. This potential is very adept Antioxidants destroy free radicals in the body that cause disease. It also helps fight inflammation which can lead to signs of premature aging.

Large doses of quercetin was also shown to prevent upper respiratory infection in men who are often trained in the gym.

2 Preventing Heart Disease and Diabetes

People who eat apples more often, less likely to develop metabolic syndrome, a group of diseases, like high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels and excessive abdominal fat, all of which can increase a man's risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Eating apples regularly also reduces levels of C-reactive protein in the blood, which can also cause diseases that have been mentioned earlier.

3 Prevent Cancer

Research suggests that apples contain a mixed group which prevents the growth of cancer cells in the lungs and pancreas.

4. Containing Fiber

One medium apple with skin contains fiber 5gr. In addition to keeping your metabolism, fiber also helps you lose weight, lower cholesterol and help your body store glucose (energy) in the blood vessels, more than half the fiber in apples, there is in the skin.

5. Prevent Dehydration

Apple is composed of 85% liquid. Eating an apple is the same size as drinking 5 ounces of water. Consumption of apples can help prevent dehydration (lack of body fluids).

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