There is a popular adage that says an apple a day keeps the doctor away. There are many reasons why you should eat an apple today and below I have got 6 reasons why you should eat an apple now.
1. REDUCE CHOLESTEROL
Pectin is a soluble that reduces cholesterol and apple is a good source of pectin. It should also be noted that a medium apple provides five grams of fibre more than most cereals.
2. REDUCE TOOTH DECAY
If you want to reduce tooth decay then you should eat an apple now as apples reduce tooth decay by cleaning the teeth.
3. AIDS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Apples have long been known to promote good health and contain vitamin C which aids the immune system.
4. PROTECT YOUR BRAIN CELLS FROM CONDITIONS LIKE ALZHEIMER’S
Eating an apple today may help protect your brain cells from conditions like Alzheimer’s.
5. REDUCE THE RISK OF DIABETES:
Eating an apple everyday could help lower your risk of diabetes because according to a study, people who ate three servings per week of apples, grapes, raisins, blueberries or pears had a 7% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who did not.
6. IMPROVE NEUROLOGICAL HEALTH
Eating an apple is good for your neurological health because apples contain an antioxidant called “quercetin” which according to a research conducted by G. Bureau and M. Martinoli at the University of Quebec reduces cellular death caused by oxidation and inflammation of neurons.
Eat an apple today.
Phil