APPLE, REGULATES THE DIGESTIVE PROCESS

For the type of fiber that has high content and there, this fruit not only helps fight constipation, but also maintains the levels of blood cholesterol.

Nutrition Specialists say the apple fruit is a healthier, because they regulate the functioning of the digestive process and provides the body with high doses of vitamin C (about forty percent) and potassium, among other essential components. The apple tree belongs to the family Rosaceae, its very sweet fruit is distributed and consumed in much of the world thanks to its therapeutic and nutritional virtues.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

The apple has significant amounts of fiber (a copy of 200 grams provides 6 grams of fiber) and vitamin C,
although the latter substance content depends on the type of variety and storage conditions of fruit. It also has Vitamin B1, B6 and E. The apple contains mineral salts (iron, calcium, copper, sodium ...), among which highlights the presence of potassium, since it contributes 7 percent of the daily requirement of this component.

GENERAL BENEFITS

For his remarkable contribution of fiber, this fruit stimulates the proper assimilation of nutrients and has a favorable action on the intestinal circulation. In short, we can say that the apple is an effective regulator of the digestive process and therefore is a natural remedy against constipation problems.
Part of its fiber content type is soluble, so it is desirable to control blood cholesterol levels. Besides the apple has sugars that help to balance the values of blood glucose, since they are easily accessible and release their energy slowly. Other virtues that have this fruit are:

- Helps to remove waste from the body, so its use is suitable for people suffering from rheumatism, and gout.

- Disinfect the mouth zone.

- Causes satiety and provides minimal amounts of calories, so your intake is good for people who are making a diet to lose weight.

- Strengthens the body's defenses.

IN CONCLUSION:

The experts advise eating a medium sized apple with skin, which gives a little more than three grams of fiber. This amount represents almost ten percent of the daily requirement of this substance, which helps prevent constipation.

- Eating two apples per day may help decrease by ten percent the values of blood cholesterol.

WHATEVER IS NECESSARY TO EAT

According to experts, two apples per day is enough food for its virtues.

How to consume?

For its vitamin C and fiber remain, it is necessary to consume raw and without peeling. When you remove the skin or cutting, it is necessary to ingest it immediately, since the pulp is oxidized compounds can generate very favorable for the organism.

ELECTION:

Among their wide range of green apples and citrus flavor contain more vitamin C, compared with reddish color and sweet.

On the other hand, it is convenient to choose those that are solid and have no dark spots.

VARIETIES:

There are about 800 different varieties of apples. Some of the best known are "delicious", recommended to prevent heart attacks and obesity, "granny smith" (green), which in your skin contain lots of vitamins, "golden" to exert a laxative action and are ideal to make applesauce and pies.