Apple’s Benefits for Health

Fruit called Malus domestica or people call it an apple that has many of the benefits contained therein. The fruit was first planted around the area of ​​Central Asia which has now become widespread in many regions. Cultivation of apple are descendants of Central Asian origin Malus sieversii, with the partial genomes of Malus sylvestris (apple woods / wild apples).

In general, apples consumed directly, this fruit contains a lot of water in it. Eating fruit is very fresh when the meal after the quotation from the tree. Most of the good apples eaten raw (not cooked), and also used many kinds of party food. Apples cooked until soft to make applesauce.

Based on research, apples may reduce risk of:
- Colon cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Lung cancer

Compared with other fruits and vegetables, apples contain vitamin C which is not much, but rich in other antioxidant compounds. Though not as much as other fruits, but the content of the fiber in apples helps control bowel movements, it reduces the risk of colon cancer. Apple fiber also can prevent the heart disease, as well as controlling weight and cholesterol levels, because apples contain no cholesterol and has fiber that reduces cholesterol by preventing reabsorption.

Apples contain many minerals. Minerals in apple fruit, among others
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Iron
- Zinc

Some of the vitamins found in fruits such as apples
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B5
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B9
- Vitamin C

Apples also contain phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are antioxidants to fight free radicals that come from pollution or the environment. This substance also serves to suppress the amount of bad cholesterol (LDL) that can cause blockage of blood vessels. Apples are rich in fiber, so it is good for people who are in a diet program. This is because the high fiber so as to prevent hunger comes more quickly. Apples also contain tannins. Tannins are substances that serve to clean and freshen the mouth, thus preventing tooth decay and gum disease. One of the content of apples are flavoid, which is good to prevent disease. Flavoid is a substance that functions reduce cancer risk.