Health Benefits of Apple

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Apple contains many essential nutrients and can be eaten fresh, cooked, baked or converted to juice. Consuming apple seeds should be avoided as they are bitter and slightly poisonous. Fuji, Gala, Rome beauty, Baldwin, Jonagold, Criterion and Pink Lady are some of the names of more than 7500 varieties of apples.

There are immense health benefits of apple. Here are some of them:

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  Apple contains phenolic compounds which are known prevent cancer.
  
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  Apple is known to reduce the risk of cancers of colon, prostate, breast, liver and lungs.
  
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  Apple contains a flavanoid called phloridzin which protects women from post-menopausal osteoporosis. It also improves bone density.
  
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  Apple contains a mineral called boron which promotes healthy development of bones.
  
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  Apple is rich in phytonutrients - flavonoids (epicatechin, quercetin and procyanidin B2) and polyphenols.
  
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  Apple contains tartaric acid, which prevents damage to human body from free radicals. Tartaric acid and malic acid are good for the liver.
  
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  Apple is good for people suffering from anaemia.
  
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  Regular consumption of apple improves dental health. It cleans teeth and gums. It prevents cavities.
  
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  Apple contains vitamin C which is an antioxidant. Vitamin C prevents internal infections.
  
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  Apple prevents heart related diseases and stroke.