Apple

Apple

Its very NUTRITIOUS - Apples are also a rich source of polyphenols. While nutrition labels don’t list these plant compounds.

May be good for WEIGHT LOSS and HEART - they are high in fiber and water. Apples contain soluble fiber, the kind that can help lower your blood cholesterol levels.

They’re linked to LOWER RISK of DIABETES - linked to 28% lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

They may have PREBIOTIC EFFECTS and promote GUT BACTERIA - contain pectin, a type of fiber that acts as a PREBIOTIC. Only means it feeds good bacteria in your gut.

May help PREVENT CANCER - their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects may be responsible for their potential cancer-preventive effects.

Contains COMPOUNDS that can help FIGHT ASTHMA - antioxidant-rich apples may help protect your lungs from oxidative damage. Apple skin contains the flavonoid quercetin, which can help regulate the immune system and reduce inflammation. These are two ways in which it may affect asthma and allergic reactions.

May protect against STOMACH INJURY from NSAIDs - The class of painkillers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can injure the lining of your stomach and may help protect your BRAIN.

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