An apple a day keeps the doctor away |
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In the Dhammapada, in the chapter on Happiness, Lord Buddha refers to health as "the greatest acquisition."
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An Indian proverb states: "Good health is equal to a thousand boons." It is a priceless boon, indeed, for the poor and the rich, the young and the old.
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Apples contain Vitamin C |
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People who lack Vitamin C in their diet have poor healing, bruise easily and have bleeding gums.
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Sources of Vitamin C
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Prevent Heart Diseases |
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Apples are rich in flavonoids and can prevent both coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease.
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Flavonoids also have antioxidant effects.
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Apples reduce cholesterol |
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Apples contain phenols which reduce bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol. They prevent LDL cholesterol from turning into oxidized LDL, a very dangerous form of bad cholesterol which can lead to Atherosclerosis which is deadly.
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Prevents Cancers |
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Apples target multiple cancers such as colon cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer in women.
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Prevents tooth decay |
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Tooth decay occurs due to infection by bacteria. The juice of the apples can kill up to 80% of bacteria.
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Protects brain from brain disease |
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Apple has substances called phytonutrients, and these phytonutrients prevents neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinsonism.
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