15 Ace Facts about Apples
We all love an apple to snack on, but how many of us know what they really do to our bodies? Take a look at these interesting facts about apples and their nutritional value and you’ll never be in the dark again.
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1. Apples are a tasty low calorie snack.
A typical apple is great for weight loss because it only contains 52 kcal.
2. And they’re great for hydration too.
Apples are 86% water which means they’re great for quenching your thirst.
3. They really are great for weight loss.
They’re also low fat with just 0.2 grams of the stuff.
4. Just make sure you eat them as part of a varied diet
But with just 0.3 grams of protein they’re not great for building and repairing muscle.
They’re also not particularly rich in most types of vitamins.
5. Apples give you an energy boost!
Virtually all of the 14.0 grams of carbs they contain is derived from sugars.
6. Apples help keep you healthy.
They’re a rich source of anti-oxidants which helps your body’s essential processes.
And if it’s energy and a bit of common cold prevention you want, their levels of potassium and vitamin C will be very effective.
7. Apples are heart healthy.
Potassium is also a key building block for heart health and a balanced diet.
8. Pop the pips out.
An apple’s skin is a rich source of fibre, which is good for your digestive health, but the pips have little nutritional value to humans.
9. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Apples are nearly as effective at reducing blood pressure and cholesterol as prescription drugs like statins.
They offer high levels of flavonoids which could reduce your chances of having a stroke.
And one study suggested a 28% drop in the risk of diabetes when eating an apple a day.
10. They’re good for your guts
They’re known to have a powerful prebiotic effect which helps to feed your gut’s ‘good’ bacteria.
11. And they can be good for your respiratory system as well!
Their anti-inflammatory ingredients have been linked to a 10% reduction in the chances of suffering from asthma.
Sounds like the saying could be true – that an apple a day keeps the doctor away!
