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portion control is a must
Apples are an excellent source of
antioxidants, which combat free
radicals. Free radicals are damaging substances generated in the
body that cause undesirable
changes and are involved in the
aging process and some diseases.
Some animal studies have found that an antioxidant found
in apples (polyphenols) might extend lifespan.
Researchers at The Florida State University said that apples are a "miracle fruit". In their study, the investigators
found that older women who starting a regime of eating
apples daily experienced a 23 percent drop in levels of
bad cholesterol (LDL) and a 4% increase in good cho-
lesterol (HDL)after just six months.
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"An Apple A Day Keeps The Grim Reaper Away"
Recent developments
on the benefits of apples from MNT news
Apples and pears can
reduce stroke risk by
52%.
Researchers
from
Wageningen University
in the Netherlands, found that consuming fruit with white
edible portions, such as pears and apples, can potentially
reduce the risk of stroke by 52%. They reported their findings in the journal Stroke: Journal of the American Heart
Association.