One fruit that is quite popular throughout the world is
apples. Where this fruit has quite a lot of benefits that are useful for the
human body.
Nutritional Content of Apples
Apples have several variants and have different flavors.
Some are a little adam even though they are ripe and some are as sweet as
honey. The content of apples is as follows with a calculation of 100 grams:
- Calories: 58 cal.
- Calcium: 6 mg
- Phosphorus: 10 mg
- Water: 84,1 gram (g)
- Vitamin A: 90 mcg
- Potassium: 130.0 mg
- Copper: 124.20 mg
- Vitamin B2: 0,03 mug
- Zinc: 0.3 mg
- Vitamin B1: 0,04 mug
- Protein: 0,3 g
- Carbhard: 14,9g
- Vitamin C: 5 milligrams (mg)
- Fiber: 2.6 g
- Seedlings: 2 mg
In addition to some of the above information about apples.
There are also some benefits of apples which are certainly very beneficial. The
following are some of the benefits of apples:
Maintain bone health
Bone mass will be maintained and increased by the presence
of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds found in apples. Not only that,
potassium and iron found in apples make bone density maintained and strength.
Fight asthma
As for the content found in apples that work against asthma,
it is an antioxidant.
Prevents the occurrence of cancer
Based on studies conducted, the content of flavonols can
reduce and prevent the risk of pancreatic cancer can occur. Meanwhile, a
reduced risk of breast cancer by 18% and 20% colorectal cancer if you eat
apples regularly every day.
Lowers the risk of diabetes
In apples there are polyphenols that can make the risk of
type 2 diabetes decrease.
Rich in antioxidant content
Beta carotene (vitamin A) found in apples is useful to be a
source of antioxidants.
Helps to lose weight
Blood sugar levels can be controlled by pectin or soluble
fiber which is part of the content of apples.
Maintain heart health
The content of apples called polyphenols can make the risk
of heart disease decrease.
