There is nothing like biting into a fleshy, flavorful, fresh apple. Yummy. Right? It must be a fantastic feeling. But aside from its delicious taste, what does researches say about apple's health benefits?

You must have heard the common English proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. This proverb was first coined in the 19th century. It was a way of encouraging people to eat lots of apples because of their health benefits.

By extension, the proverb says that if you eat fruits like apples that are healthy, you won’t fall sick and won’t have to see your doctor.

In the ‘world’ of fruits, apples have been revered because of their vast diversity, myriad uses and nutritional constituents. With more than 7,000 varieties grown across the United States and various parts of the world, apples are one of the most commonly consumed fruits.

A study showed that daily apple eaters (people who typically consume at least one apple daily), were less likely to smoke and also appear to use fewer prescription medications.

Eating apples has been linked to positive outcomes for different health conditions such as dementia, diabetes, osteoporosis and even cancer!

The fibre from apples is good for you, and according to an article on the University of Illinois website, it is best to eat your apples with their skin on as this part of the fruit is densely packed with about one-third of its total fibre content.

Below are some effects of apples on your body when you consume them every day.

REDUCES CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
A 2020 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that eating two apples daily helps lower the blood cholesterol level.

The study’s researchers attributed this health benefit to pectin, a soluble fibre that is one of the main constituents of apple. About 15-20% of apple pulp consists of this cholesterol-lowering fibre.

Since pectin is a soluble fibre, it can be absorbed in water. The fibre helps lower cholesterol levels by preventing the build-up of cholesterol in the lining of blood vessels.

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