Apple

"A apple a day keeps the doctor away"

Nutrients in Apple:One medium apple with skin contains almost 4 grams of dietary

fiber.Potassium - 158 mg

Calcium - 9.5 mg

Phosphorus - 9.5 mg

Magnesium - 7 mg

Selenium - .4 mg

Also contains small amounts of iron, manganese, copper and zinc.

Vitamin A - 73

Vitamin C - 9 mg

Folate (important during pregnancy) - 4 mcg

Vitamin E - .66

Health Benefits:

1. Eating apples helps to reduce blood cholesterol, improve bowel function, reduce risk of stroke, prostate cancer,Type II diabetes and asthma.

2.Eating apples are linked to reducing cancer risk.

3.Apples may reduce risk of lung cancer as much as 50%.

4. It reducing risk of bladder cancer, especially in smokers.

5.Moreover, eating apples could improve lung function and reduce the risk of respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

6.Diet rich in apples could help to lower the blood cholesterol level.

7.In fact, apple juice has been found to inhibit the oxidation of a harm form of cholesterol (LDL, or low-density lipoprotein).

8.Apples are also found to play a role in inhibiting ageing-related problems, preventing wrinkles and promoting hair growth.

9.For those weight-watchers, this is good new as pples are delicious source of dietary fibre and helps to aid digestion and promote weight loss.