Apples:
Lower blood cholesterol, improved bowel function, reduced risk of stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes and asthma.
The disease-fighting profile of apples provides a multitude of health benefits, including a potential decreased risk of cancer and heart disease. Several recent studies suggest apples may provide a "whole-body" health benefit.
A number of components in apples, most notably fiber and phytonutrients have been found in studies to lower blood cholesterol and improve bowel function, and may be associated with a reduced risk of ischemic heart disease, stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes and asthma. Preliminary research from Finland indicates diets with the highest intake of apple phytonutrients were associated with a 46 percent reduction in the incidence of lung cancer. Findings indicate that two apples a day or 12 ounces of 100% apple juice reduced the damaging effects of the “bad” LDL cholesterol.
Decreased risk of cancer: A Cornell University study indicated phytochemicals in the skin of an apple inhibited the reproduction of colon cancer cells by 43 percent. The National Cancer Institute has reported that foods containing flavonoids like those found in apples may reduce the risk of lung cancer by as much as 50 percent.
2006-11-11 17:59:04
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answered by Annamaria 3
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Cures both constipation (baked apple) and diarrhea (grated apple), apple juice or apple sauce fight infection like flu and tooth decay, drinking apple juice cleans the bones of crystal build up (as in reflexology). They taste good, can be used in a variety of ways, raw, cooked in sweet or savoury foods, help clean the teeth and are a healthy alternative as a snack for kids and adults. Cider vinegar made from apples can help heal burns when applied on a bit of gauze, relieves pain and itchiness, used as a hair rinse can get rid of dandruff, can be used as an underarm deoderant and cures athletes foot when used as a soak. Hope that helps
2006-11-11 17:38:27
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answered by squiddleydiddly 1
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Apples are loaded with anti-oxidants and anti-melanoma chemical compounds. Findings recommend consuming apples can combat in opposition to breast melanoma and lung melanoma. It has additionally been determined that apples aid in opposition to middle disorder. Apples also are pleasant in cleansing the enamel and staving off gum disorder. Apples have additionally been determined to aid combat wrinkles of the dermis. Oooh, permit's have an apple.
2016-09-01 11:08:54
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answered by ? 4
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