Apple

 An Apple a day keeps the doctor away” This old phrase is very popular let's find why the old say is so popular.

The Following factors of apple will clear all doubts.

Apple nutrition data

100 gram Apple contain 

total calories 60 

1. Carbohydrates 13 gram 

Apple is low in the glycemic index due to this is broken down slowly. hence blood glucose levels remain stable thus lowering the risk of diabetes, aiding in weight loss, etc

2. Fat - 0.5 gram 

Fat is a secondary source of energy and plays a vital role in promoting healthy cell functions, maintaining body temperature, and maintaining healthy skin and hair. Apple contains very less amount of fat which is good for the body and skins to glow.

3. Water - 50% 

Water constitutes about 60% of the human body and is required for important functions like carrying nutrients to cells, flushing toxins out of the body, and regulating body temperature.

4. Fiber - 2.5 gram 

Which helps to Prevent constipation.

5. Apple contains various minerals -

Like potassium, calcium, folate, phosphorus. These minerals have different functions in your body, from maintaining strong bones to regulate cells growth and producing healthy red blood cells and apple contain Iron - 0.12 mg Men and women over 50 should aim to consume at least 8 milligrams of iron per day, and women up to the age of 50 should consume at least 18 milligrams of iron per day. A medium apple contains 0.31 milligrams of iron

antioxidants present on apple skin's.

6. Apples contain a variety of phytochemicals, including quercetin, catechin, phloridzin, and chlorogenic acid, all of which are strong antioxidants.

These antioxidants prevent cancer, asthma.

7. Contain Ursolic acid which helps to burn fat and build muscle.

8. Apple following Vitamins

 Apple reaches in vitamins K, Vitamin E, vitamin A, Vitamin D, vitamin C, and vitamin B1, B2 B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12.

Benefits of apple

 Decrease the risk of diabetes and reduces cholesterol - apple has soluble fiber which helps in reducing the swing in the level of sugar. This in turn helps in reducing the risk of diabetes.

 This soluble fiber and also bind with fats in the intestine to reduce the level of cholesterol.

Make your teeth stronger 

 - Eating help in cleaning both teeth and gums and prevent cavities because of the fiber present in apple.

Can help in preventing and treating anemia - anemia is characterized by the deficiency of hemoglobin, a molecule found in red blood by increasing the number of red blood cells in the body, apple not only prevent anemia but also ensure proper oxygenation of essential organ systems.

Quercetin - In apple which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects which might help reduce inflammation, kill cancer cells, control blood sugar, and help prevent heart disease.

 Apple benefits in loose motions as well.

Fiber - make you feel full and reduce weight.

 If you eat fibrous foods like apples, they take more time to digest. Hence they make you feel full for a long time.

Best time to eat the apple

 Morning - the best time to eat 

 Recommended eating with green tea before one or two hours of breakfasts then eat breakfast.

Afternoon - afternoon is the second-best time to eat an apple but before one or two hours before lunch.

 evening or late night - this is the worst time to eat an apple when compared to morning and afternoon it may cause gas, uncomfortable stomach, but if you want to eat in evening so it is recommended to peel the apple 

Then have but remember Removing the skin eliminates critical nutrients such as fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, vitamin A, and folate.

That means you peeling off its nutrients as well.

Most of the vitamin present on the skin's only

the skin of the apple is powerful to keep cancer a bay according to a study from Cornell University in 2007 showed that the compound called triterpenoids found in the skin of the apple can kill the cancerous cells

It helps to weight loss due to Ursolic acid present on apple skins

Most of the minerals Like potassium, calcium, folate, iron, and phosphorus are present on apple skin only.

 

Common questions

Why apple turn brown when cut?

 This happens due to three things 

 1.oxygen

 2. A enzyme called polyphenol oxidase ( PPO)

 3. Polyphenols

 PPO and polyphenol are present in different cells of the apple due to they did not react with each other but when we cut the apple it damages the cells of the apple and they start reacting to each other due to interaction with oxygen. This is the science behind apple turn brown when cut.

Green apple vs red apple which is better ?

 Green apple contains less sugar than red apple there is no major difference between green apple and red apple it has a very slight difference only green apple contains more victim A than red apple although both are nutritious and make your body healthy.

Summary

Eating an apple a day makes you healthy, energetic ultimately it will help to concentrate on your work or study if you are a student. So eat apple red or green what you like.