"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." You have certainly heard this famous saying many times. Know that it is completely in the image of reality since this crunchy and deliciously sweet fruit has a myriad of unsuspected virtues for health.

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Nutritional qualities of Apple

The Apple is the favorite fruit of the French. The proof: one in five fruits bought is an Apple. Every year, households consume an average of 18 kg. Moreover, given this growing demand, France is forced to produce at least two million tons per year. It is the golden Variety that is the most popular and represents 40% of the apple varieties produced in the Hexagon. Then there are the varieties Gala, Granny Smith, and Braeburn. In addition to its delicious sweet flavors and crunchy texture in the mouth, this fruit also owes its success to its innumerable nutritional qualities. Since it is low in calories, it can be consumed at any time of the day when you feel a little craving. For 100 g of fruit, there is only 52 kCal according to nutritionists.

Behind this pretty red, yellow or green skin is a concentrate of benefits. This fruit contains a myriad of vitamins and is assimilated as carotenoids, provitamin A, vitamin A, quercetin, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, vitamins B6, C, E, K, or zeaxanthin. Besides, the apple contains several minerals and trace elements such as magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, or calcium. It is a source of amino acids and fiber contained in pectin.

Diseases against which the Apple protects us

One of the first benefits attributed to Apple is its ability to reduce high cholesterol. The pectin contained in the fruit plays a crucial role in reducing cholesterol in the blood. When combined with other soluble fiber, it removes bad cholesterol and lowers cholesterol levels. This action allows it to protect people from cardiovascular diseases, including reducing lipids in the blood. Should we remember that Apple is also antioxidant par excellence? This substance is very important in the fight against heart problems.

It would also seem that the daily consumption of this round fruit would have favorable impacts on respiratory function and on the resolution of asthma. Since it contains flavonoids and polyphenols, it contributes to the improvement of the antioxidant capacity of the body and lowers the inflammatory worries of people with asthma.

Very important to know: it is strongly recommended to consume the whole apple, without removing the peel, only provided that the Apple is grown organically. Most of the nutritional assets that make it up are more concentrated in the skin. This is particularly the case of antioxidants that are 2 to 6 times higher than in the flesh. But are also concentrated in the skin the pesticides that the Apple received during its growth and arboriculture is very very consuming pesticides!

For those who do not appreciate the peel, the Apple can also be consumed in the form of fresh juice. In any case, it is always better to eat it raw than cooked.