Apple and its benefits.

in #nigeria7 years ago

Apple is a common fruit in the world which has been originated since 6500 B.C, according to the biblical story of Adam and Eve.

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Nutrition Facts

Carbohydrates 13.81 g
Protein 0.26 g
Total Fat 0.17 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Dietary Fiber 2.40 g
Vitamins
Folates 3 µg
Niacin 0.091 mg
Pantothenic acid 0.061 mg
Pyridoxine 0.041 mg
Riboflavin 0.026 mg
Thiamin 0.017 mg
Vitamin A 54 IU
Vitamin C 4.6 mg
Vitamin E 0.18 mg
Vitamin K 2.2 µg
Electrolytes
Sodium 1 mg
Potassium 107 mg
Minerals
Calcium 6 mg
Iron 0.12 mg
Magnesium 5 mg
Phosphorus 11 mg
Zinc 0.04 mg
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß 27 µg
Crypto-xanthin-ß 11 µg
Lutein-zeaxanthin 29 µg

Benefits of apple

The phytonutrients and antioxidants in apples might also assist reduce the risk of developing most cancers, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.

  1. The fibre content in it helps in regulating bowel moves which reduces the threat of colon cancer.

  2. Apples fruit allows in decreasing levels of cholesterol inside the body.

  3. The apples lessen the danger of neurodegenerative sicknesses consisting of Parkinsonism and Alzheimer’s.

  4. The antioxidants in it guard the nerve cells because of oxidative stress which ultimately prevents neurodegenerative illnesses.

  5. An apple a day reduces the threat of skin illnesses. It also prevent digestive and liver troubles.

  6. Apple cider vinegar used as beverage prevents the formation of kidney stone.

  7. Apples have been endorsed for arthritis, obesity, gallbladder stones, bronchial asthma, gonorrhea, tuberculosis, anemia, insomnia, neuritis and halitosis.

Types of apples

There are over 7500 different varieties of apple which include :
Ananasrenette
Arkansas Black
Bonza apple

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Braeburn apple

Bramley
Fuji apple
Gala apple
Gold delicious apple
Goldrenette

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