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Apples: Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts
Apples are one of the healthiest foods a person can eat. They are high in fiber and vitamin C, and they are also low in calories, have only a trace of sodium, and no fat or cholesterol.
"Apples are high in polyphenols, which function as antioxidants,” said Laura Flores, a nutritionist based in San Diego. “These polyphenols are found in both the skin of the apples as well as in the meat, so to get the greatest amount of benefits, eat the skin of the apple."
All of these benefits mean that apples may mitigate the effects of asthma and Alzheimer's disease, while assisting with weight management, bone health, pulmonary function and gastrointestinal protection.
Often called a "miracle food" and "nutritional powerhouse," an apple a day really may keep the doctor away. Here are the nutrition facts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates food labeling through the National Labeling and Education Act:
Often called a "miracle food" and "nutritional powerhouse," an apple a day really may keep the doctor away. Here are the nutrition facts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates food labeling through the National Labeling and Education Act:
| Nutrition Facts
Serving size:
1 large apple (8 oz / 242 g) Raw, edible weight portion
Calories 130
Calories from Fat 0
*Percent Daily Values (%DV)
are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | Amt per Serving | %DV* | Amt per Serving | %DV* | ||
| Total Fat 0g | 0% | Total Carbohydrate 34g | 11% | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | Dietary Fiber 5g | 20% | |||
| Sodium 0mg | 0% | Sugars 25g | ||||
| Potassium 260mg | 7% | Protein 1g | ||||
| Vitamin A | 2% | Calcium | 2% | |||
| Vitamin C | 8% | Iron | 2% |
Health benefits
Apples are loaded with vitamin C. Almost half of an apple's vitamin C content is just under the skin, so it's a good idea to eat apples with their skins. Flores said that this is also where apples' fiber is found. Apples contain insoluble fiber, which provides bulk in the intestinal tract. The bulk holds water that cleanses and moves food quickly through the digestive system.
According to Flores, "Regular intake of apples has been shown to have cardiovascular benefits. [This is due to] two properties of apples: the fiber that they contain and the polyphenols that are found in high amounts."
In addition to digestion-aiding insoluble fiber, apples have soluble fiber, such as pectin. This nutrient helps prevent cholesterol from building up in the lining of blood vessels, which in turn helps prevent atherosclerosis and heart disease. In a 2011 study, women who ate 75 grams of dried apples every day for six months had a 23 percent decrease in bad LDL cholesterol, said study researcher Bahram H. Arjmandi, professor at and chair of the department of nutrition at Florida State University. Additionally, the women's levels of good HDL cholesterol increased by about 4 percent, according to the study.
When it comes to polyphenols and antioxidants, Flores explained that they "work in the cell lining to decrease oxidation resulting in lowering risk of cardiovascular disease."
Another study tracked food consumption among 9,208 people for 28 years. Those who ate more apples had a lower risk of stroke. Researchers attributed the results to quercetin, an antioxidant in apples.
There are respiratory benefits to eating apples, as well. "Apples' antioxidant benefits can help lower the risk of asthma,” Flores told Live Science. Also, a study of 2,500 middle-aged men in Wales found improved lung function among those who ate an apple a day, according to the University of California, Davis. A study in Brazil showed that adding three apples a day to women's diets helped lower their calorie intake and contributed to weight reduction.
Apples and cancer
The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends eating lots of fruits and vegetables, including apples. The antioxidant content of apples ranks among the highest for fruits, and research shows that antioxidants help prevent cancer.
Lung cancer risk can especially be lowered through apples' antioxidants, according to Flores. A study in Hawaii found that people who regularly eat apples, onions and white grapefruit cut their lung cancer risk in half.
Health risks
"Eating apples in excess will not cause many side effects," said Flores. "But as with anything eaten in excess, apples may contribute to weight gain."
Furthermore, apples are acidic, and the juice may damage tooth enamel. A study published in 2011 in the Journal of Dentistry found that eating apples might be up to four times more damaging to teeth than carbonated drinks.
However, according to the lead researcher, Professor David Bartlett, head of prosthodontics at the Dental Institute at King's College in London, "It is not only about what we eat, but how we eat it." Many people eat apples slowly, which increases the likelihood that acids will damage tooth enamel.
"Snacking on acidic foods throughout the day is the most damaging, while eating them at meal times is much safer," Bartlett said in a press release from King's College. "An apple a day is good, but taking all day to eat the apple can damage teeth."
Dentists recommend cutting up apples and chewing them with the back teeth. They also recommend rinsing the mouth with water to help wash away the acid and sugars.
Apples and pesticides
"Most apples will have pesticides on them, unless they are certified organic," Flores said. Results analyzed by the Environmental Working Group showed that 98 percent of conventional apples had pesticide residue on their peels. The group also said in its report, however, that "the health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure." [Infographic: Guide to Pesticides in Produce]
Washing apples well helps remove pesticides, according to the Colorado State University Extension Service. "It's fairly easy… Washing apples and making sure you rub the skin in some way will do the trick," Flores said. "You can do this with your hands or a fruit scrubber." However, using chemical rinses and other treatments for washing fresh produce is not recommended because the Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated then for safety or effectiveness.
Some researchers say not to worry about pesticides. Dr. Dianne Hyson, a research dietitian at the University of California, Davis, writes that laboratory tests have shown very low levels of pesticide residue on apple skins.
Are apple seeds poisonous?
Apple seeds, also called pips, contain a substance called amygdalin, which can release cyanide, a powerful poison, when it comes into contact with digestive enzymes. Whole seeds will pass through your digestive system relatively untouched, but if you chew the seeds you may be exposed to the toxins. One or two will not be harmful, as the body can handle small doses of cyanide, but if you or a child chews and swallows a lot of seeds, you should seek medical attention immediately. A very large helping of apple seeds may be fatal.
How many seeds are harmful? According to John Fry, a consultant in food science, about 1 milligram of cyanide per kilogram of body weight will kill an adult person. Apples seeds contain about 700 mg of cyanide per kilogram; so about 100 grams of apple seeds would be enough to kill a 70-kg (154-pound) adult. However, a seed weighs 0.7 grams, so you would have to munch on 143 seeds to get that amount of cyanide. Apples typically have about eight pips, so you'd have to eat the seeds of 18 apples in one sitting to get a fatal dose.
Apple facts
According to the University of Illinois Extension service:
Apple production:
- Apples come in all shades of red, green and yellow.
- There are 7,500 varieties, or cultivars, of apples grown throughout the world.
- There are 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States.
- Apples are grown in all 50 states.
- The world's top apple producers are China, the United States, Turkey, Poland and Italy.
- In 2006-2007, commercial world production of apples was at 44,119,244 metric tons.
- In 2006-2007, China led the world in commercial apple production with 24,480,000 metric tons, followed by the United States with 4,460,544 metric tons.
- Total apple production in the United States in 2005 was 234.9 million cartons, valued at $1.9 billion.
- In 2006, 58 percent of the apples produced in the United States were grown in Washington state, 11 percent in New York, 8 percent in Michigan, 5 percent in Pennsylvania, 4 percent in California and 2 percent in Virginia.
- In 2005, 35.7 million bushels of fresh market apples were exported from the United States. That was 24 percent of the total U.S. fresh-market crop that year.
- The Red Delicious variety is the most widely grown apple in the United States, with 62 million bushels harvested in 2005.
- Commercial grade wax is applied to many apples after they are harvested and cleaned. These waxes are made from natural ingredients.
Apple consumption
- In 2005, the average U.S. consumer ate an estimated 16.9 pounds of fresh market apples.
- Sixty-three percent of the 2005 U.S. apple crop was eaten as fresh fruit.
- Also in 2005, 36 percent of apples were processed into apple products, 18.6 percent was used in juice and cider, 2 percent was dried, 2.5 percent was frozen, 12.2 percent was canned, and 0.7 percent was sold as fresh slices. Apples were also used in the making of baby food, apple butter or jelly, and vinegar.
- A "peck" of apples weighs 10.5 lbs. (4.8 kilograms).
- A bushel of apples weighs about 42 lbs. (19 kg) and will yield 20-24 quarts of applesauce.
- It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider.
Apple history
- The apple tree originated in an area between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea.
- The Lady or Api apple is one of the oldest varieties in existence.
- Archeologists have found evidence that humans have enjoyed apples since at least 6500 B.C.
- Charred apples have been found in prehistoric dwellings in Switzerland.
- Apples were the favorite fruit of ancient Greeks and Romans.
- The Pilgrims planted the first U.S. apple trees, in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
- Newton Pippin apples were the first apples exported from America, in 1768; some were sent to Benjamin Franklin in London.
- In 1730, the first apple nursery was opened in Flushing, New York.
- The world's largest apple peel was created by Kathy Wafler Madison on Oct. 16, 1976, in Rochester, New York. It was 172 feet, 4 inches long (52 meters). She was 16 years old at the time and grew up to be a sales manager for an apple tree nursery.
- National Apple Month is the only national, generic apple promotion conducted in the United States. Originally founded in 1904 as National Apple Week, it was expanded in 1996 to a three-month promotional window from September through November.
- The apple is the state fruit of Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia.
Apple science
- The science of apple growing is called pomology.
- Apples are members of the rose family.
- The largest apple ever picked weighed 3 lbs. (1.4 kg).
- Apples have five seed pockets or carpels. Each pocket contains seeds. The vigor and health of the plant determines the number of seeds per carpel. Different varieties of apples have a different number of seeds.
- Apples ripen six to 10 times faster at room temperature than when refrigerated.
Strawberries – One of the most popular
Strawberries – One of the most popular berries on the planet, strawberries tend to be loved by most and for good reason – not only are they super delicious, but they also contain vitamin C and K, along with folic acid and manganese in beneficial levels. They contain significant amounts of phytonutrients and flavonoids, which is what gives them their vibrant red colour. It’s said that strawberries are quite low in sugar, so won’t spike blood sugar levels as much as other fruits can.
Amazing Healthy Gluten Free Bread Recipe
Yum! looks amazing right? If you have an issue with gluten, are trying to eat more raw foods, or just want to avoid eating baked breads, then you are going to love this recipe!
The one thing I really missed when I got into the raw diet was bread and biscuity type things. I grew up eating sandwiches all the time and have a bit of an obsession with them, but as we all know, a typical sandwich isn’t really all that healthy.
Luckily, I found Russell James’s website in my early days of beginning a raw food diet, so I learned pretty quickly how to make something to cure my sandwich cravings which was both healthy and delicious. Russell really is a genius – just wait until you taste this recipe!
This bread is not too difficult to pull together, and it will store well in the fridge for a few days. You can also freeze slices of it, so it’s there whenever you want a piece!
What Makes This Bread Recipe So Healthy?
When compared to other methods of food preparation, raw food is always the mostnutrition-packed. If I were to list all of the health benefits this recipe has for you, the post would be far too long, and I would be taking up time you could be using to actually make it!
Today, I have highlighted a few of the ingredients to show you just why you should try this recipe out!
Zucchini is rich in flavonoid poly-phenolic anti-oxidants such as lutein, zea-xanthin, and carotenes. These help fight free radicals that cause ageing and certain diseases. It is also rich in Vitamin E, with 200IU per 100gram of zucchini, and a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Zucchini contains moderate levels of B complex vitamins.
Lemon: The acidic taste of lemons comes from citric acid, which makes up 8% of the juice. Lemon juice aids digestion, helps to dissolve kidney stones, and is exceptionally beneficial in promoting a healthy liver. Lemons are also an excellent source of vitamin C, which is a powerful natural anti-oxidant. Lemons help the body to fight infections, can help fight oral cancers, and are a good source of minerals.
Avocados are loaded with heart healthy monounsaturated fats and are rich in oleic acid, which is an omega 9 fat. Oleic acid has been shown to reduce inflammation and to have beneficial effects on some genes linked to cancers. Avocados are also loaded with anti-oxidants that help the eyes, and contain heaps of vitamins and minerals:
- Vitamin K: 26% of the RDA.
- Folate: 20% of the RDA.
- Vitamin C: 17% of the RDA.
- Potassium: 14% of the RDA.
- Vitamin B5: 14% of the RDA.
- Vitamin B6: 13% of the RDA.
- Vitamin E: 10% of the RDA.
Raw Buckwheat Bread
Makes 18 ‘slices’
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups sun-dried tomatoes
3 cups sprouted buckwheat
3 1/2 cups peeled courgette (zucchini), roughly chopped
2 cups apple, cored and roughly chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 avocados
1 large onion
1/2 cup minced parsley
1 cup flax meal
- Process the olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, sprouted buckwheat, courgette, apple, lemon juice, avocados, onion, and parsley until thoroughly mixed.
- Transfer to a large bowl and mix with the flax meal by hand. The reason you do this separately (not in the processor) is that you are likely to have too much mixture for the size of the processor at this point. When you add the flax meal, the mixture will become quite heavy and sticky and could overwork your machine.
- When mixed, process the whole batter in the machine again, but in small batches to achieve a light fluffy texture.
- Divide the mixture in half and place on Paraflexx (nonstick) sheets on dehydrator trays. You can use a normal oven on the lowest setting with door open. Keep an eye on it though as it’s going to be hotter than a dehydrator would be.
- Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly to all 4 sides and corners of the Paraflexx sheet. If the mixture is too sticky, you can wet the spatula to make things easier. Score the whole thing into 9 squares with a knife.
- Dehydrate for 2 hours at 110-115 F. Then remove the Paraflexx sheets by placing another dehydrator tray and mesh on top, and invert so that your original sheet of bread is upside down. That will allow you to peel the Paraflexx sheet off. Continue to dehydrate the underside of the bread.
- Dehydrate for approximately 8 hours more (do this overnight so you’re not tempted to eat it before it’s ready), or until bread feels light in your hand. If the pieces don’t fully come apart where you scored, use a knife to cut them.
This next part of the recipe isn’t something you have to make, the bread is still amazing with other fillings, but this cashew mayo recipe is really out of this world!
Cashew mayo
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (or desired sweetener)
- Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.
The mushrooms are also optional.
Have High Blood Pressure? These Natural Solutions Can Help Have High Blood Pressure? These Natural Solutions Can Help
Hypertension is a serious disease that impacts millions of Americans. Though characterized as a disease for older people, more than 30% of people between the ages of 16 and 34 are unable to regulate their blood pressure and keep it at normal levels. Hypertension can cause premature aging and brain damage, which makes it an incredibly important disease to confront. The conventional treatment to control hypertension is medication, and while we’d never ever ever ever tell you to defy your doctor’s advice or stop taking medication, you might want to give some of these natural solutions for hypertension a try in conjunction with your medication. A little bit of exercise couldn’t hurt either.
Raw almonds
Almonds are delicious and can help improve high blood pressure and keep your blood pressure better regulated. Almonds contain monounsaturated fats that can help lower your blood cholesterol and reduce inflammation. They can also be helpful for muscle building and weight loss if those are among your health goals.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne can widen blood vessels and improve blood flow. The result is lowering blood pressure on the artery walls. Boiling a tablespoon in some water with a bit of honey is one way to add cayenne to your diet. Add more water if it’s too hot.
Raw cacao
Cacao is full of bioflavonoid and other anti-inflammatory nutrients. Bioflavanoid helps you handle stress, which can reduce blood pressure.
Coconut juicePotassium deficits are believed to be the biggest reason that so many people are experiencing hypertension today. Coconut is rich in potassium, which helps regulate sodium in the body. If you consume too much sodium and not enough potassium, it spells disaster for your blood pressure.
Garlic
Garlic is so delicious. I love adding it to as many dishes as possible, but what I didn’t realize is that it can help reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure. Researchers in Australia revealed that, while stinky, garlic could be a crucial step in ridding yourself of hypertension.
Turmeric
Turmeric, like many of these ingredients, is an anti-inflammatory. Inflammation is the primary cause of high blood pressure, so anything to reduce inflammation will improve your cardiovascular function. Turmeric is also yummy.
Huawei Wins Smartphones Race in China During March 2015
In the first quarter of 2015, Huawei has successfully raised its market share in the Chinese market. This was recently stated by GFK – a company engaged in authentic research surveys on the Chinese smart-phones retail market. Its latest report shows data, as of March 2015, where the market-share of the top three domestic smartphones, namely; Huawei, Apple and Samsung were discussed.
Huawei has now occupied the top spot in China for the first time, while the market shares of the other two competitors are showing a consistent decline in the Chinese market since November 2014. Whereby, Samsung’s market share dropped to third during March 2015.
Huawei accounted for 33% of the market-share. According to a recent Data disclosure of Huawei; More than 4 million units of Huawei Mate 7 flagship model were shipped over the past six months. This is a new world-record in the domestic, high-priced smart phone shipments. The GFK statistical data, on the Chinese market in March, reflects that Huawei achieved a sales value of 6.535 billion yuan indicating the remarkable progress of Huawei in the Chinese market. The total market size of smart-phones in China during the first quarter of 2015 was 99 million dollars.
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