An apple is a round, edible fruit produced by an apple tree. Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found.They’re commonly used in recipes like pies, cookies, muffins, jam, salads, oatmeal, or smoothies. They also make a great snack or wedged and smeared with nut butter…..CONTINUE READING
Apples are high in fiber and water, which makes them filling, eating whole apples increased fullness more than consuming equal amounts of apple juice. This may happen because whole apples reduce gastric emptying — the rate at which your stomach empties, also suggests apple intake may significantly reduce Body Mass Index (BMI), a weight-related risk factor for heart disease.
Apples contain pectin, a type of fiber that acts as a prebiotic in your gut microbiome, and a healthy gut is often key to better health.Since dietary fiber cannot be digested, pectin reaches your colon intact, promoting the growth of good bacteria. It especially improves the ratio of Bacteriodetes to Firmicutes, the two main types of bacteria in your gut.
It also has the added benefit of reducing both hypertension and diabetes. Damage to the blood vessels caused by high blood pressure increases the risk of erèctile dysfunction by decreasing blood flow to the genital area. In men, eating an apple has been shown to increase testosterone levels and improve blood flow to the male reproductive organ.
Apples have a high concentration of quercetin. This flavonoid antioxidant has shown promise for improving health. This potent chemical in apples helps with circulation, erectile dysfunction treatment, and prostatitis symptom management…..CONTINUE READING