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The nutrition facts of apple are outstanding - the health
benefits of apples are so great that over the years, this
bright, shiny fruit has been considered a remedy hence the
expression 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away!' |
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Apple provides vitamin B3, vitamin C which strengthens the
immune system, vitamin E and vitamin K. They are a good source
of dietary fibre and pectin (pectin is soluble fibre). |
Apples
Apples are an excellent diet food as eating them can make you
feel fuller for longer. This fruit can really benefit the
digestive system by assisting the function of digestion whilst
effectively detoxifying the body. Poor nutrition can lead to
many unwanted health issues and problems including chronic
constipation which can lead to haemorrhoids and cancer of the
colon.
One of the main health benefits of apples, is
their ability to eradicate these serious health problems. Apples
provide soluble fibre and insoluble fibre, therefore, eating
just one apple a day can significantly speed up the digestion
process, and maintain it at a consistent and healthy rate, by
encouraging bowel movement and reducing stomach cramps or pains,
and very importantly, removing toxins from the body. The soluble
fibre, pectin, can speed up and slow down the digestive system
accordingly - this is the reason why apples are good for
constipation and diarrhea.
The rich source of fibre in
apples also reduces cholesterol as it excretes it from the body,
helping to cleanse and clear the arteries. The nutrition of
apple can help diabetes as they contain malic acid which helps
to slow down the rise of blood sugar and assists the body by
helping it to utilize energy more efficiently.
It is
thought that apples can have remarkable effects on the fight
against major illness and diseases, and perhaps being able to
reduce the risk of cancer, in fact, several varieties of
cancers. More studies are being carried out but it is also
becoming apparent that apples, particularly the apple peel or
skin, can improve lung function, protect the brain against
damage that can result in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
The apple skin contains compounds which include procyanidin, epicatechin and
quercetin which is believed to reduce arthritic and allergic
reactions, as well as sun damage to the skin. In fact, apples
are believed to be a healer and may also help to clear up spots
and acne. As you can see, the nutrition in an apple is so great
that this wonderful fruit is simply not worth ignoring. The
benefits of eating apples could impact your health to the extent
that this magical fruit could actually prolong you life. |
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Calories in Apples
Apples are low in calories and carbs, this is a fruit which is
bursting with health benefits whether its eaten raw, fresh,
cooked or dried. The amount of calories in apple depends on the
method the fruit is served or cooked, for example if the fruit
is served in syrup or stewed with sugar, obviously it will
contain more calories.
This fruit is extremely low in
fat. The following calorie guide can be used to calculate the
amount of apple calories and carbohydrates:
Calories in
Apples per 100 grams:
Fresh, raw apples without skin - 45
calories / 11.2 carbs in apples
Fresh, raw apples with
skin- 47 calories / 11.8 carbs in apples
Cooking apples -
35 calories / 8.9 carbs in apples
Cooking apples stewed
with sugar - 74 calories / 19.1 carbs in apple
Cooking
apples stewed without sugar - 33 calories / 8.1 carbs in apple |
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