Myth about Apple

The skin of an apple contains no nutrients

1. The apple peel in fact, is known to have a higher concentration of antioxidants than the flesh! Unfortunately, nowadays the apples available in the market are polished with wax to make them look shiny and glossy. So rinse your apple properly before biting into that crunchy and fresh apple. Dr. Vreeman suggests staying away from apple cores. Seeds contain a chemical that breaks down to a form of cyanide and can be poisonous, she says. However, eat .....

The Silver Apples of the Moon the Golden Apples of the Sun

2. The apple as the fruit of immortality, or perhaps equally of death, appears as a symbol in Celtic mythology too. Heralds from the Land of Youth would bear a silver apple branch, with silver blossom and golden fruit, whose tinkling music lulled the hearers to sleep .....

Pectin is found in apple

3. Pectin is a form of soluble fiber than lowers both blood pressure and glucose levels. It can also lower the levels of LDL, or bad cholesterol in the body. Pectin, like other forms of fiber, helps maintain the health of the digestive system. Apples are an excellent source of pectin. .....

Quercetin may neutralize free radical damage

4. A flavonoid, this nutrient shows promise for reducing the risk of various cancers, including cancers in the lungs and breast. It may also reduce free radical damage. Free radicals develop when atoms in the bodys cells have unpaired electrons, which can lead to damage to different parts of the cell, including DNA. Quercetin may neutralize free radical damage, which has been implicated in a variety of age related health problems, including Alzheime .....

Apples are rich in a variety of phytonutrients

5. Including vitamins A and E and beta carotene. These compounds fight damage from free radicals and can have a profound affect on health, including reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and asthma. Apples are rich in a variety of phytonutrients, .....

Apples also act as a toothbrush

6. cleaning teeth and killing bacteria in the mouth, which may reduce the risk of tooth decay. Theyre also low in calorie density, one of the trademarks of a healthy food. When a food is low in calorie density you can eat good size portions of the food for relatively few calories. In addition, apples are affordable and readily available. .....

Browned apple slices are bad

7. The change is due to a chemical reaction that occurs when the apples cells are broken down (by being sliced) and introduced to oxygen. If you want to keep slices looking as appealing as possible for guests or picky kids, try squeezing on some lemon juice; its citric acid will keep browning at bay. If youre not a lemon lover, hope could be on the horizon: Gilmer says varieties of browning resistant apples are currently in development, though a US .....

All calories are created equal

8. 100 calories of chocolate cake are not the same as 100 calories of carrots. As it turns out, your body burns nearly 50% more calories after eating a meal packed with whole foods versus an equivalent meal made of processed fare, according to a 2010 study published in the health journal Food & Nutrition Research. During manufacturing, processed foods are broken down and stripped of many nutrients, making it easier for the body to digest them. On th .....

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

9. Apples are a great source of vitamins and minerals as well as fibre, and they can help you maintain a healthy weight; thats about it. Theyre no better or worse than any other fruit or vegetable! Obviously, if youre swapping fatty, sugary snacks for an apple, youre making a choice which will improve your diet and overall health (3). But this doesnt mean theres no need to see a doctor regularly for blood pressure checks and overall health check up .....

Apples And The Wedding Of Hera

10. According to Greek mythology, the first apple trees were created by Gaia (also Ge), the Earth, as a wedding present for Hera. The first apples were golden, and the tree was put under the care of three minor goddesses called the Hesperides and a hundred headed dragon named Ladon. Fairly well known is the story of the 12 labors of Hercules, one of which was to steal the golden apples. He did, of course, killing Ladon in the process.Perhaps less wel .....