An old adage says, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.†This old quotation urged scientists to study the benefits of apples and they found that the saying is true. Several studies show that apple eaters are protected from symptoms related to cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.
Research workers from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey state that consuming an apple helps protect us from the chance of heart disease. People who eat apples had twenty seven percent less risk of raised blood pressure and reduced levels of C-reactive protein.
In 2007, the Iowa Women’s health Study also reported that it has been following more than 34,000 apple-eating women for almost 20 years. Their research showed that apples are related to lower risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart diseases.
A study performed in University of Western Australia revealed that apples help protect endothelial cells, which reduce turbulence in blood flow and supports the distribution of blood through the body and lessens the possibility of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and heart failure.
Apples incorporate strong antioxidant flavonoid compounds, like epicatechin, quercetin, kaempferol, epigallocatechin, and more polysyllabic marvels. Those efficacious flavonoids preclude low-density (LDL) cholesterol from oxidizing, which can cause plaque to increase in blood vessels. The antioxidants and phytochemicals discovered in apples also help in reduction of free radical damage and therefore decreases the probability of experiencing symptoms of heart disease.
Apples are also high in Vitamin C and Pectin, a sort of disolvable fiber that is in the skin and flesh of the fresh fruit. The American Heart Association suggests supplementing ones diet with soluble fiber to lower the chance of heart disease and lower bad cholesterol.
Experts therefore recommend eating apples in all forms. Munching apples for breakfast and snacks, it is also good to consume applesauce or juice, especially those brands labeled with “made with whole applesâ€. Furthermore, make sure to eat apples with the skin on, where healthy phytochemicals are concentrated.
Research workers from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey state that consuming an apple helps protect us from the chance of heart disease. People who eat apples had twenty seven percent less risk of raised blood pressure and reduced levels of C-reactive protein.
In 2007, the Iowa Women’s health Study also reported that it has been following more than 34,000 apple-eating women for almost 20 years. Their research showed that apples are related to lower risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart diseases.
A study performed in University of Western Australia revealed that apples help protect endothelial cells, which reduce turbulence in blood flow and supports the distribution of blood through the body and lessens the possibility of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and heart failure.
Apples incorporate strong antioxidant flavonoid compounds, like epicatechin, quercetin, kaempferol, epigallocatechin, and more polysyllabic marvels. Those efficacious flavonoids preclude low-density (LDL) cholesterol from oxidizing, which can cause plaque to increase in blood vessels. The antioxidants and phytochemicals discovered in apples also help in reduction of free radical damage and therefore decreases the probability of experiencing symptoms of heart disease.
Apples are also high in Vitamin C and Pectin, a sort of disolvable fiber that is in the skin and flesh of the fresh fruit. The American Heart Association suggests supplementing ones diet with soluble fiber to lower the chance of heart disease and lower bad cholesterol.
Experts therefore recommend eating apples in all forms. Munching apples for breakfast and snacks, it is also good to consume applesauce or juice, especially those brands labeled with “made with whole applesâ€. Furthermore, make sure to eat apples with the skin on, where healthy phytochemicals are concentrated.
About the Author:
Apples and the healthy heart is just one page of Nigel Wickenden's blog that is dedicated to sharing what he learns about how to best look after our hearts. He started the project because he himself takes medication for high blood pressure and cholesterol. Although not a doctor or expert in the conventional sense his heightened sense of self preservation means that he wants the best, most up to date information on the subject of what to eat as part of a healthy heart diet.
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