Know Your Fruits and Veggies from A-B

June 16, 2011

Apples have proven to be beneficial in every health aspect from bone protection to alzheimer prevention, and even diabetes management and cancer prevention. The reason apples are linked to allof these health benefits is because of the two integral layers – the skin and the pulp – both being anexcellent source of vitamin C, just to name the most obvious and well known nutrient.

Along with theadded nutrients, the things that are missing from apples also make them noteworthy under the ‘healthbenefits’ tag; namely, apples are fat free, sodium free, and cholesterol free.

Pectin in the meaty part of the apple helps manage diabetes by supplying galacturonic acid which lowersthe body’s need for insulin. Phloridzin, a flavanoid found only in apples, may help protect menopausal women from the frightening occurrence of osteoporosis. A nutrient found in apple skins, boron, has beenfound to strengthen bones.

Besides apples, this free ebook also list many other healthy fruits and veggies along with their history, health benefits and other facts.

Fruits and Veggies

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