Apple originated in Asia minor. It is cultivated for thousands of years, and today the most cultured fruit tree in the world.
Nutritional values: A typical medium-sized Apple (212 g) provides 125 calories (most of fructose), 0.4 g protein, 6.6 g fiber, 244 mg potassium, 12 mg vitamin C and traces of other minerals and vitamins.
Pharmacological activity: Apple is one of the best sources of flavonoids and a good source of dietary fiber (pectin), most of Apple's disease-fighting properties are responsible for.Flavonoids and pectin in Apple help heart disease (stroke and high blood cholesterol), fight cancers (breast cancer and ovarian cancer), and constipation. apples have mild estrogenic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity.Furthermore, Apple can suppress appetite, thus have an Apple before a meal control weight can help.
Food tips: most flavonoids and fiber are the color of the Apple in the Apple Schale.Und reflects the amount of Flavonoide.Daher most health benefits of apples, food two brightly-coloured, unpeeled Apple per day.
This entry was posted on Friday, 1.June 2007 at 5: 28 pm and is stored under healthy food.
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