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Apples Help Prevent Alzheimer's, Breast Cancer & Heart Disease
Sep 30, 2009
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. There's plenty of truth to that saying according to research which shows that apples not only help people lose weight, the fruit also prevents breast cancer, reduces the chance of heart disease and lowers the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Losing Weight by Eating Apples
Linda Quinn, a registered dietitian and a spokeswoman for the New York Apple Association, says eating three apples every day can make the pounds melt away. She adds that apples are packed with pectin, a soluble fiber that helps digestion.
According to Quinn, one apple supplies as much dietary fiber as a bowl of bran cereal. Apples contain no fat or cholesterol. Three apples a day can help fill people up and slim them down by replacing other foods in a diet, Quinn said.
Other Health Benefits of Apples
According to a study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, eating a relatively high fiber carbohydrate fruit, like apples, may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.
According to a study published in the April 2008 issue of Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, eating apples and drinking apple juice help keep the heart healthy in a way similar to purple grapes and grape juice.
“It’s one of the fruits that has more research done than any other,” said Quinn.
A University of Massachusetts-Lowell study states apples and their juice may protect against damage that leads to age-related brain illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease. Apples may also help increase brain activity to improve memory and learning.
Cornell University food scientists learned that substances called phytochemicals, found primarily in the skin of apples, provide anti-oxidant and anti-cancer benefits.
Apple Recipes
Apples can be used in recipes for main courses, side dishes, soups and, of course, desserts. But, many people wonder which variety of apple goes best with which recipe.
“When it comes to apple pies, we love a tart apple, so McIntosh really works out great. Also a Crispin can be very good or one of the spies, like a Northern Spy – a really good cooking apple,” said Quinn.
Varieties like Empire, Gala, Zestar and Sweet Tango can also be used in just about any recipe because of their mixture of sweet and tart tastes.
“When it comes to salad, eating apples is really a personal taste. We think the Honeycrisp is great for salads. Once you add that to your salad, you’ll never go back,” said Quinn.
A variety of apples are used in apple sauce and apple cider.
“When I talk to some of the apple growers, they won’t even tell me what apples they use for their cider because it’s a secret,” said Quinn
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Quinn has written a book, "The New York Apple Advantage", for the New York Apple Association.
“If you’re interested in health and losing weight, this may be the book for you,” said Quinn.
The 40-page book is filled with recipes and health and exercise tips. Call 585-924-2171 for more information on getting this free book. (There's a small fee for tax and shipping.)
Because research shows that apples can help fight breast cancer, prevent Alzheimer’s disease, strengthen bones and even help dieters lose weight, the fruit can be a delicious and healthy addition to everyone’s diet.
Resource: New York Apple Association
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