an apple a day

We're told that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what exactly are the health benefits of apples? Here are reasons to heed the advice of that very old
proverb.
Ten good reasons to eat apples

Asthma Help
One recent study shows that children with asthma who drank apple juice on a daily basis suffered from less wheezing than children who drank apple juice only once per month. Another study showed that children born to women who eat a lot of apples during pregnancy have lower rates of asthma than children whose mothers ate few apples.
Alzheimer's Prevention
A study on mice at Cornell University found that the quercetin in apples may protect brain cells from the kind of free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimer's disease. A group of chemicals in apples could protect the brain from the type of damage that triggers such neurodegenerative diseases as Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism, according to two new studies from Cornell University food scientists. The studies show that the chemical quercetin, a so-called phytonutrient, appears to be largely responsible for protecting rat brain cells when assaulted by oxidative stress in laboratory tests.
Phytonutrients, such as phenolic acids and flavanoids, protect the apple against bacteria, viruses and fungi and provide the fruit's anti-oxidant and anti-cancer benefits.
Quercetin is a major flavanoid in apples. Antioxidants help prevent cancer by mopping up cell-damaging free radicals and inhibiting the production of reactive substances that could damage normal cells.


Lower Cholesterol
The pectin in apples lowers LDL ("bad") cholesterol. People who eat two apples per day may lower their cholesterol by as much as 16 percent.
Lung Cancer Prevention
According to a study of 10,000 people, those who ate the most apples had a 50 percent lower risk of developing lung cancer. Researchers believe this is due to the high levels of the flavonoids quercetin and naringin in apples.
Breast Cancer Prevention
A Cornell University study found that rats who ate one apple per day reduced their risk of breast cancer by 17 percent. Rats fed three apples per day reduced their risk by 39 percent and those fed six apples per day reduced their risk by 44 percent.
Colon Cancer Prevention
One study found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 43 percent lower risk of colon cancer. Other research shows that the pectin in apples reduces the risk of colon cancer and helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.
Liver Cancer Prevention
Research found that rats fed an extract from apple skins had a 57 percent lower risk of liver cancer.
Diabetes Management
The pectin in apples supplies galacturonic acid to the body which lowers the body's need for insulin and may help in the management of diabetes.
Weight Loss
A Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.




For home storage, most varieties of apple can be held for approximately two weeks when kept at the coolest part of the refrigerator (i.e. below 5°C). Some types, including the Granny Smith and Fuji, have a longer shelf life.
Cooking with apples by D. Suzuki
Quick and easy
Pumpkin and Apple Soup
You need:
1 large onion ( chopped)
40 g butter
1-2 cloves of garlic ( crushed)
600 g pumpkin ( cleaned and diced)
250 g carrots,( sliced)
3 apples like Granny Smith (peeled and chopped)
1.2 l Stock
100 ml single Cream
chives,finely snipped
salt and pepper

Cook the onion in butter until soft but not brown.
Add the garlic,pumpkin and carrots, cook for 5 minutes,
then add the apples and cook again for 5 minutes.
Prepare the stock and add to the mixture, taste with
salt and pepper.
Simmer for 15 minutes until carrots and pumpkin are tender.
Remove from heat and let it cool a bit.Remove the vegetables.
In a blender mix them to a puree and add to the stock.
Reheat and serve in warmed bowls with a spoonful of cream and
the chive.
Serves 6 as a starter or 4 as a light lunch


Yes apples are safe to eat at this moment in Japan!
You can cook healthy delicious meals with apple's
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