Outstanding health benefits of apple fruit A series of Presentaion By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

3. 1. Apples Prevent Cataracts
Though past studies have
been divided on the
issue, recent long-term
studies suggest that
people who have a diet
rich in fruits that contain
antioxidants – like apples
– are 10 to 15 per cent
less likely to develop
cataracts.

4. 2. Apples Fight Colds
While they don’t quite
rival oranges,
apples are considered a
good source of immune
system-boosting vitamin
C, with over 8 milligrams
per medium-sized fruit,
which amounts to roughly
14 percent of your daily
recommended intake

5. 3.Apples Boost Brain Power
The fruit has been linked
to an uptick in
acetylcholine production,
Good Housekeeping
reported, which
communicates between
nerve cells, so apples
may help your
memory and lower your
chances of developing
Alzheimer’s.

6. 4. Apples Keep You Slim
One component of an
apple’s peel (which also has
most of the fiber) is
something called ursolic
acid, which was linked to a
lower risk of obesity in a
recent study in mice. That’s
because it boosts calorie
burn and increases muscle
and brown fat, HuffPost UK
reported.

7. 5.Apple for Alzheimer’s Prevention
A study on mice at
Cornell University
found that the quercetin
in apples may protect
brain cells from the kind
of free radical damage
that may lead to
Alzheimer’s disease.

8. 6. Apple Helps in Asthma
One recent study shows that
children with asthma who
drank apple juice on a daily
basis suffered from less
wheezing than children who
drank apple juice only once
per month. Another study
showed that children born to
women who eat a lot of
apples during pregnancy
have lower rates of asthma
than children whose
mothers ate few apples.

9. 7. Apple Avert hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are a swollen
vein in the anal canal and
while not life threatening,
these veins can be very
painful. They are caused by
too much pressure in the
pelvic and rectal areas. Part
and parcel with controlling
constipation, fibre can
prevent you from straining
too much when going to
the bathroom and thereby
help alleviate hemorrhoids.

10. 8. Apple Reduced Breast Cancer
Cornell University study
found that rats who ate
one apple per day
reduced their risk of
breast cancer by 17
percent. Rats fed three
apples per day reduced
their risk by 39 percent
and those fed six apples
per day reduced their risk
by 44 percent.

11. 9. Apples Strengthened Bones
French researchers found
that a flavanoid called
phloridzin that is found only in
apples may protect post-
menopausal women from
osteoporosis and may also
increase bone density. Boron,
another ingredient in apples,
also strengthens bones.

12. 10. Apple reduces Colon Cancer
One study found that rats
fed an extract from apple
skins had a 43 percent
lower risk of colon cancer.
Other research shows
that the pectin in apples
reduces the risk of colon
cancer and helps
maintain a healthy
digestive tract.

13. 11. Apple Manages Diabetes
The pectin in apples
supplies galacturonic
acid to the body which
lowers the body’s need
for insulin and may help
in the management of
diabetes.

14. 12. Apple Gets a healthier heart
An extensive body of research
has linked high soluble fibre
intake with a slower buildup of
cholesterol-rich plaque in your
arteries. The phenolic compound
found in apple skins also
prevents the cholesterol that gets
into your system from solidifying
on your artery walls. When
plaque builds inside your arteries,
it reduces blood flow to your
heart, leading to coronary artery
disease.

15. 13. Apple Prevents Liver Cancer
Research found that
rats fed an extract from
apple skins had a 57
percent lower risk of
liver cancer.

16. 14. Apple Lower bad Cholesterol
The pectin in apples
lowers LDL (“bad”)
cholesterol. People
who eat two apples per
day may lower their
cholesterol by as much
as 16 percent.

17. 15. Apple Protects against Parkinson,s
Research has shown that people
who eat fruits and other high-fibre
foods gain a certain amount of
protection against Parkinson’s, a
disease characterized by a
breakdown of the brain’s
dopamine-producing nerve cells.
Scientists have linked this to the
free radical-fighting power of the
antioxidants contained therein.

18. 16.Apple Prevent gallstones
Gallstones form when
there’s too much
cholesterol in your bile for
it to remain as a liquid, so
it solidifies. They are
particularly prevalent in
the obese. To prevent
gallstones, doctors
recommend a diet high
in fibre to help you
control your weight and
cholesterol levels.