One old saw says, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.†That old quote encouraged scientists to research the benefits of apples and they established that the expression is actually true. Various pieces of research demonstrate that people who eat apples are saved from problems with relation to cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease, stroke, and raised blood pressure.
Investigators from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey submit that munching an apple protects us from the possibility of heart disease. People who ate apples had 27 percent less chance of elevated blood pressure and decreased 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.
Some research carried out in University of Western Australia demonstrated that apples aid in the protectiion of endothelial cells, which keep down perturbation in blood flow and aids the circulation of blood all over the body and so diminishes the risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and heart failure.
Apples have in them potent antioxidant flavonoid compounds, the likes of epicatechin, quercetin, kaempferol, epigallocatechin, and further polysyllabic marvels. The efficacious flavonoids help stop low-density (LDL) cholesterol from oxidizing, which might cause plaque to cause problems in veins and arteries. The antioxidants and phytochemicals observed in apples also assist in keeping down free radical damage therefore diminishes the chance 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.
These studies accordingly propose consuming apples in all their forms. Feeding on apples for breakfast and snacks, it is also beneficial to partake of applesauce or juice, specially those that are labeled with “made with whole applesâ€. In addition, make sure to consume apples with the skin on, because that is where healthy phytochemicals are to be found.
Investigators from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey submit that munching an apple protects us from the possibility of heart disease. People who ate apples had 27 percent less chance of elevated blood pressure and decreased 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.
Some research carried out in University of Western Australia demonstrated that apples aid in the protectiion of endothelial cells, which keep down perturbation in blood flow and aids the circulation of blood all over the body and so diminishes the risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and heart failure.
Apples have in them potent antioxidant flavonoid compounds, the likes of epicatechin, quercetin, kaempferol, epigallocatechin, and further polysyllabic marvels. The efficacious flavonoids help stop low-density (LDL) cholesterol from oxidizing, which might cause plaque to cause problems in veins and arteries. The antioxidants and phytochemicals observed in apples also assist in keeping down free radical damage therefore diminishes the chance 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.
These studies accordingly propose consuming apples in all their forms. Feeding on apples for breakfast and snacks, it is also beneficial to partake of applesauce or juice, specially those that are labeled with “made with whole applesâ€. In addition, make sure to consume apples with the skin on, because that is where healthy phytochemicals are to be found.
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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