Red Delicious Apple

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Apples are one of the healthiest foods that a person can eat. They are high in fiber and vitamin C, so they have low in calories, no fat or cholesterol and have only a trace of sodium. Apples are great in polyphenols, which work as antioxidants. All of these advantages mean that apples may decrease the effects of Alzheimer's  and asthma disease while supporting with  bone health, weight management, gastrointestinal protection and pulmonary function. These polyphenols are located in both the skin of the apples as well as in the meat, so to get the highest amount of benefits, eat the skin of the apple. Often called a "nutritional powerhouse" and "miracle food" an apple a day actually may keep the doctor away. Food and Drug Administration, which manages food labeling through the National Labeling and Education Act.

Health Benefits

Apples are stored with vitamin C. Apples hold insoluble fiber, which gives bulk in the intestinal tract. Almost half of an apple's vitamin C content is just under the skin, so it's a good idea to eat apples with their skins. The bulk holds water that cleans and moves food quickly through the digestive system.

In extension to digestion-aiding insoluble fiber, such as pectin, apples have soluble fiber. Additionally, the women's levels of good HDL cholesterol improved by about 4 percent, according to the study. This nutrient helps limit cholesterol from building up in the lining of blood vessels, which in turn helps prevent atherosclerosis and heart disease. In a 2011 study, women who ate 75 grams of dried apples every day regularly for six months had a 23 percent reduction in bad LDL cholesterol.

There are respiratory advantages to eating apples, as well. Apples have  antioxidant advantages can help lower the risk of asthma. A study in Brazil showed that adding 3 apples a day to women's diets helped lower their calorie intake and committed to weight reduction. Also, a study of 2,500 middle-aged men in Wales found increased lung function among those who ate an apple a day.