Monday, May 8, 2017

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Hello there

You all must be familiar with a popular proverb "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". Why it had to be apple? Why not potato or mango or blah!! Is it because apples scare the shit out of doctors?? What makes the fruit so special?

Well, the answer to the question is well explained by the nutritional value of apple. Apples are extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavonoids and dietary fibre.

Vitamin B  and C:
Vitamin B complex helps in maintaining the nervous system. Vitamin C is responsible in bio synthesis of collagen that helps in wound healing. It also plays a vital role in protein metabolism.

Minerals:
Apples are rich in minerals. Minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus are very important in growth and development of bones. These minerals also help in maintaining the pH balance.

Dietary fibre:
The main role of fibre is to improve and maintain the digestive system. They control the blood sugar level and lowers the cholesterol level.
Source: USDA












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