Mum was right!!! We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. We’ve heard it so many times, in fact, that it’s easy just to chalk it up as another wives’ tale that’s been repeated for centuries. There’s plenty of scientific evidence that it’s the absolute truth, though, and eating apples on a regular basis can provide you with some health benefits that even Mom probably didn’t think about. A study from Florida State University has shown that eating just a handful of dried apples over a six-month period will result in a drastic lowering of bad cholesterol, and the same study showed a correlation between apples and weight loss. We all know that apples are full of good things like vitamin C, but what does that mean in the long run? Long-term studies have shown that those who eat apples have a lower risk of stroke, improved respiratory function, and an easier time maintaining a healthy weight. Apples can also reduce the risk of some cancers by as much as half, improve brain function and cellular health, prevent the development of dementia and related diseases, and reduce a person’s risk of developing diabetes. Regular, boring apples are sometimes overshadowed by some of the more trendy super-fruits, but their history suggests that their health benefits have been known for centuries. Remains of apples have been found in prehistoric settlements dating back to 6,500 B.C., and we can still taste some of the same varieties of apples our ancient ancestors enjoyed.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 06:40:00 +0000
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