A recent study has suggested that eating an apple every day is even more important for a healthy diet than previously believed.
Researchers at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich discovered that the levels of a key antioxidant was previously underestimated in the properties of fruits such as apples, peaches and nectarines.
Red Apples, Berries Boost Endurance, Fitness
A new study has shown that a powerful antioxidant commonly found in the skin of red apples, red onions, berries and grapes could increase endurance capacity without regular exercise training.
A new study has shown that a powerful antioxidant commonly found in the skin of red apples, red onions, berries and grapes could increase endurance capacity without regular exercise training.
Professor Fulgencio Saura-Calixto, who led the study, said: "These polyphenols are major constituents of the human diet with important health properties. To consider them in nutritional and epidemiological research may be useful for a better understanding of the effects of plant foods in health."
Dr Paul Kroon said: "In the human body these compounds will be fermented by bacteria in the colon, creating metabolites that may be beneficial, for example with antioxidant activity."
Besides The Doctor, an Apple a Day Can Also Ward Off Breast Cancer!
An apple a day, along with other fruits and vegetables, may keep breast cancer at bay, according to scientists.
An apple a day, along with other fruits and vegetables, may keep breast cancer at bay, according to scientists.
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A healthy diet helps prevent kidney stones, says a new study.
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Component of Grapefruit Fights Fat
University of Western Ontario researchers have revealed that a component found in grapefruit is a fat buster.
University of Western Ontario researchers have revealed that a component found in grapefruit is a fat buster.
