'An apple a day keeps the doctor away.' You must have heard this saying. It means if you eat an apple every day you will not get any disease and will not have to go to the doctor. This proverb, once born in Wales, Europe, is now popular all over the world.
Apple is one of the most consumed fruits in the world due to its sweetness and juicy taste. More than 7500 varieties are cultivated all over the world. According to data published in Statista, 9 thousand 584 metric tons of apples were produced worldwide in the year 2022. Its demand is increasing rapidly every year.
Apples are loved because they are easy to eat and taste amazing, but most people don't know that apples contain almost every mineral and nutrient our body needs. Because of this it protects us from many diseases.
So, today' Health water In ' we will know what are the benefits of eating apples. You will also learn that-
- What is the nutritional value of apples?
- What are the benefits of eating an apple every day?
This is how the saying 'an apple a day' came about. In 1866, an article in Wales, Europe wrote, 'Eat an apple at bedtime and you will keep the doctor from earning his living.' This means eat an apple before bed every day and don't let the doctor earn your living.
It might have sounded a little funny, but it was amazing. Otherwise what could be the reason why it became famous all over the world within a hundred years. The phrase changed slightly and in 1913 it was changed to 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' and became popular all over the world.
Apples contain many nutrients Apple is a nutritious fruit. It is rich in important minerals, vitamins, fiber and carbohydrates. What minerals and vitamins it contains, see in the graphic below.
There are many health benefits of eating apples. There are many health benefits of eating apples. This helps in weight loss. Diabetes and blood pressure remain under control. Apart from this, it can also reduce the risk of diseases like heart disease and cancer.
Helpful in weight control Apples are rich in fiber and water. This fills the stomach quickly and also satisfies the hunger. According to a study published in November, 2020 in the National Library of Medicine, eating a whole apple fills the stomach faster than drinking apple juice. Some people were divided into two different groups for this study. In this, one group was given to drink apple juice, while the other group was given to eat a whole apple. In this, people in the group who ate whole apples felt more satisfied. After eating this, people do not feel hungry for long and require less food. The study also revealed that consumption of whole apples reduced obesity.
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