A miracle of Apples

The apples had always known as nutrient-rich fruits. There is even a saying: "An apple a day keep the doctor away." Saying that is not excessive. A recent study found a component of apple pectin is able to increase the amount of good bacteria in the gut.

A microbiologist at the University of Danish National Food Institute to test the effects of apple consumption by rats fed on apples, or eaten immediately or as juice.

The experts then examined the intestinal bacteria in rats. It turned out that the number of good bacteria in their intestines increases. Good bacteria is not only beneficial for digestive tract health, but also reduce the risk of some diseases. According to a study published in the journal BMC Microbiology.

Substance called pectin, also believed to reduce levels of bad cholesterol in our body. In addition, an apple contains about 8 mg vitamin C.

In addition to the intestines, the effectiveness of the block that may also meet in the teeth. When we eat an apple, the apple flavor will stimulate our salivary glands to produce more saliva, which can "wash" the teeth of bacteria.

In the rainy season, prone diseases such as influenza now can also count on our apples. In substance in apples called quercetin, a substance that can destroy the flu virus when the body was unable. Besides apples, the flu virus-fighting substances are also found in onions, broccoli, and tea.