Epal

Epal mempunyai serat yang tinggi yang digabungkan pula dengan nutrien flavanoid and antioksiden yang membuat ia unik dan tergolong dalam superfruit.

Dalam beberapa kajian telah menunjukkan bahawa epal dapat menurunkan risiko asthma.  Epal mempunyai khasiat menyokong fungsi dan kesihatan peparu .  Flavanoid yang unik dalam epal – termasuk phloridzin – diketahui memainkan peranan utama dan istimewa kebolehan epal menyokong kesihatan peparu.

Khasiat yang tinggi ada pada kulit dan pulpa (kawasan biji).

Medicinal values of Apple: Recent studies have shown that an apple a day keeps you away from lung cancer, Alzheimer’s, breast cancer and heart problems. It is also reported that apples reduces the risk of colon and prostrate cancer. The old proverb: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” signifies the numerous health benefits of apples.

Health Benefits of Apples

Here is Brief Description about the Health Benefits of Apples.

• Apples contain a number of antioxidant such as polyphenol and flavonoid that reduce the risk of development of cancer by preventing DNA damage.
• The fibre content of apples helps in regulating bowel movements which ultimately reduces the risk of colon cancer.
• As apples do not contain any cholesterol and are a good source of fibre, the fibre content helps reducing cholesterol LDL levels in the body.
• A recent study found that apples reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinsonism and Alzheimer’s. The natural antioxidants found in apples protect nerve cells from neuro-toxicity caused by oxidative stress which ultimately prevents neurodegenerative diseases.
• An apple a day reduces the risk of skin diseases.
• Apple cider vinegar used as beverage prevents the formation of kidney stone.
• Consuming apples prevent digestive and liver problems. Eat an apple after a non vegetarian meal for easy digestion.
• A study has found that 100g of apple contains the amount of antioxidant equal to 1.500mg of Vitamin C.
• Apples have been recommended for arthritis, obesity, gallbladder stones, bronchial asthma, gonorrhea, tuberculosis, anemia, insomnia, pyorrhea, neuritis and halitosis.