What Is Good For Your Health
Apple has been around and available for consumption for centuries. Some studies even show that humans had been consuming apples for almost 750,000 years now! But little that we know, the apple belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae).
The species name of an apple tree is called Malus Domestica. The origin of the apple tree is believed to be from Central Asia, and few other sources state that it probably originated from somewhere between the Caspian and the Black sea. Today, the biggest apple exporter in China, producing almost 35% of the world’s total, followed by the United States (7.5%), Turkey, France and Italy.
The wild ancestor of the apple tree is Malus servers. Researchers from Oxford University reported that this single species of M. servers is still growing in the Lli Valley, somewhere near the northern slopes of the Tien Shan mountains at the border of Kazakhstan and Northwest China.
This single species is the progenitor of all the apples we are eating. Today, there are more than 7500 varieties grown throughout the world.
A study dated back to the year 2005 shows that 36% of the apples were being processed into food products. 18.6% of them were made into cider and juice, 2% dried, 2.5% frozen, 12.2% canned and 0,7% were made into fresh slices.
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Apples
are free from cholesterol, sodium and fat. A medium-sized apple gives you around 80 calories. One apple contains 5 grams of fibre! Fibres are associated with a weight loss diet, lower risk of colon cancer, reduce cholesterol levels and prevent gastrointestinal disorders.
Fibre
could also be used to relieve diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and abdominal discomfort. You are not encouraged to peel your apple before consumption. Study shows that the peel contains two-thirds of the apple’s fibre and antioxidants.
Polyphenols (a type of antioxidant that can be found in great amount in apples) has health-promoting effects. These antioxidants could reduce cell death by oxidizing the free radicals in the human body. Researchers found that cloudy apple juices contain 4 times the amount of polyphenols compared to clear apple juices.
According to the research, enzymes were added during the clear apple juice production to remove the starch and pectin content, thus reducing the number of protective polyphenols. Researchers recorded content of 1000 milligrams of antioxidant per litre in cloudy apple juice, while clear apple juice contains only 250 milligrams per litre.
Apple cider vinegar
is also used in reducing blood glucose levels in diabetes patients. Many studies show that apple cider vinegar could lower cholesterol, reduce the risk for heart disease and even be used in a weight loss diet. However, it is important to consult a doctor before starting your own apple cider vinegar diet.
Another study even shows that apples help to protect children against asthma. A 27% of lower risk for wheezing had been recorded on children of mothers who ate more than 4 apples a week.
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However, in modern days, apples had been treated with toxic and pesticides. Apples were listed as one of the most contaminated fruits by the Environmental Working Group. Thus, it is good to change the saying to “an organic apple a day, keeps the doctor away”.
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