by Rendy
Make your food as medicine. The words of Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician, was so popular in the world of health.That message is then pushed unfolding of health benefits of apples.Not only lowers cholesterol, consumption of one apple a day may reduce the health budget to visit the doctor."We all know there is a saying, the consumption of an apple a day keeps the doctor away. This is really evident, "said Dr. Penny Stanway, as quoted from page Daily Mail.The family doctor was then revealed some of the properties of apples:
Overcome diarrhea
Apples contain lots of pectin, a fiber found in fruits, compared with other fruit. Pectin is broken down in the intestines by good bacteria, forming a protective coating for the stomach lining, which is calm and prevent irritation of the gut.Apples also work release prebiotic compounds, which increase the amount of good bacteria in the gut, as a weapon against germs trigger diarrhea. When the diarrhea, try eating an apple every few hours. Consumption of apples are cooked also soften the cellulose, which is useful to slow bowel movement.\Prevent cramps
One trigger of cramps is lack of calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamins B and C, which are all contained in apples. Mix two teaspoons of apple vinegar in a glass of water three times a day to get the benefits.
Prevent Asthma
The symptoms of asthma such as coughing and shortness of breath occurs due to inflammation and airway disorders. The trigger can be cold air, certain foods, exercise, infections, weather and allergies.
The study published the American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine, revealed that adults who eat at least two apples a week reduces the risk of asthma up to one third. In a separate study, mothers who ate apples during pregnancy reduces the risk of asthma in children.
Apples have antiasma effect is stronger than any other food. This is because apples contain high antioxidants that are anti-inflammatory. Every 100 grams of apples contain antioxidants three times higher than eight times that of oranges and bananas. The highest antioxidant content in apple skin.
Heal wounds sting
Apple cider vinegar can also heal the hurt caused by wasp stings, as well as treat fevers. Apple cider vinegar is also an effective traditional remedy for jellyfish stings. Apple cider vinegar works off toxins that enter the cell body.
Overcome high blood pressure
A study on rats conducted in Japan showed that apples or apple cider vinegar can lower blood pressure. Scientists say acetic acid in vinegar may reduce the production of the hormone angiotensin II, which triggers constriction of blood vessels.
Apples and apple vinegar is also known to slow the increase in blood sugar after a meal. Apples also help lower cholesterol. Studies in the United States found that women who consumed 75 grams of dried apples (equivalent to four apples) per day for six months decreased bad cholesterol.
Healthy Gums Apples contain compounds called tannins help prevent periodontal or gum disease. Chewing apples regularly can also improve the health of the gums, due to repetitive jaw movements increase blood circulation to the gums.
Overcome Hiccups
Apple cider vinegar to restore the balance of stomach acid causing the diaphragm spasms, or hiccups. To overcome the hiccups, slowly drinking a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar that has been dissolved in a glass of water.
Prevent osteoporosis
The content of flavonoids in apples could reduce the decline in bone density. While studying in France in 2005 found phlorizin compounds in apples can prevent bone loss through tests on rats.
Apples also contain substances that can raise levels of estrogen. As is known, low estrogen become a common cause of osteoporosis. While the content of pectin in the apples will increase the acidity of the stomach which in turn increases the absorption of calcium from the bone.