They say: "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." And now science says it actually does!
(according to new research.)
An apple a day can cut your heart disease risk nearly in half, according to a new study in the Journal of Functional Foods. The results: Eating an apple a day lowered blood oxidation of LDL (or “bad” cholesterol) in the blood by 40%. They also tested this with supplement users and found they also had lower levels, but not as significant as the apple eaters. High levels LDL can lead to atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries that can cause heart attack and stroke. Apples have a great content of polyphenol antioxidants, which could be what makes them so effective at blocking oxidation, says study author Robert DiSilvestro, PhD, a professor of human nutrition at Ohio State.
Thanks to PreventDisease.com and The Farmacy for the great photo.
