Apples help fight cancer

　    Five reasons why you must eat apples

　　Reason 1: The nutrients and other phytochemicals in apples help fight cancer

　　female Obesity not only affects daily work, life and appearance, but is also prone to cancer. A Japanese research team conducted a 9-year follow-up investigation on 15,054 adult women and finally found that 668 women developed cancer. After statistical analysis, it was found that compared with women of normal weight, the risk of cancer in overweight or obese women is increased by 29%-47%; the higher the body mass index of women, the higher the risk of cancer. breast cancer , colorectal cancer, Uterus The risk is greater for endometrial cancer and gallbladder cancer. Research suggests that being overweight or obese is a risk factor for cancer in women. So is there any way for women to lose weight and prevent cancer? Yes, you can eat apples often.

　　In addition to traditional nutrients and dietary fiber, apples are also rich in flavonoids, which are natural antioxidants; and compared with other fruits, apples have a higher proportion of free flavonoids, which are easier to be absorbed by the body. These natural antioxidants can protect the genetic material DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) from oxidative stress damage and have strong anti-cancer effects.

　　Reason 2: Eating more apples can prevent osteoporosis

　　Apples contain bone-strengthening minerals boron and manganese. A U.S. study found that boron can significantly increase the concentration of estrogen and other compounds in the blood, which can effectively prevent calcium loss. Medical experts believe that if postmenopausal women can consume 3 grams of boron per day, their calcium loss rate can be reduced by 46%. menopause Women during pregnancy should eat more apples, which is beneficial to the absorption and utilization of calcium and prevents and treats osteoporosis.

　　Reason 3: Eating an apple every day (preferably with the skin) can also prevent strokes

　　Apple pair healthy It is beneficial and is the patron saint of women’s health. It’s best to eat apples with their skins on, because compared to apple flesh, apple skins contain higher levels of flavonoids and are antioxidants.

　　It also has strong chemical activity and can prevent stroke in middle-aged and elderly women. However, since a large amount of pesticides may be used during the cultivation of apples, if apples are not carefully washed when eating, the chemical fertilizers and pesticides retained on the skin of the apples may cause leukemia and other diseases. disease , Therefore, if the "naturalness" of apples cannot be guaranteed, it is best to wash and peel the apples before eating.

　　Reason 4: Apples contain a variety of elements that are effective in preventing heart disease

　　Apples are rich in folic acid, the main component of vitamin B, which helps prevent the occurrence of heart disease. The antioxidants in apples are beneficial to the healthy operation of the heart. The fiber, pectin, antioxidants and other components of apples can reduce bad cholesterol and increase the content of good cholesterol in the body, causing "bad" cholesterol to block blood vessels later than normal. The earlier the "bad" cholesterol blocks blood vessels, the greater the chance of heart disease.

　　A medium-sized apple only contains 60 to 100 calories, contains no fat or sodium, and is the best food for women who are losing weight.

　　Reason 5: Apples can neutralize acidic substances in the human body

　　70% of diseases occur in women with acidic constitutions, and apples are alkaline foods. Eating apples can quickly neutralize excess acidic substances in the body (including acids produced by exercise and acidic metabolites produced by acidic foods such as fish, meat, and eggs in the body), and enhance physical strength and disease resistance.