Monday, October 10, 2016

The king of the Fruits


The apple fruit is considered the king of fruits. The apple is a fleshy fruit from the apple tree. It is in the species Malus domestica in the rose family Rosaceae. The apple is one of the most grown tree fruits. It is grown in orchards.  Its tree is thought to have originated in nutrient-rich mountain ranges of Kazakhstan. Today, it is being cultivated in many parts of the world including the US as an important commercial crop.

Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Recent studies have found that quercetin can help boost and fortify your immune system, especially when you're stressed out. An extensive body of research has linked high soluble fiber intake with a slower buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in your arteries. The phenolic compound found in apple skins also prevents the cholesterol that gets into your system from solidifying on your artery walls. When plaque builds inside your arteries, it reduces blood flow to your heart, leading to coronary artery disease.

Apples are very good for one's health. An English saying is: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Actually, an apple is good for one's digestion, and also has important vitamins and minerals. Apples also help to clean one's teeth after a meal. An apple won’t replace your toothbrush, but biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria. No other fruit has so many good qualities. Therefore, it is not surprising that the apple is regarded as the "King" of all fruits.

Apple is an amazing fruit; its fiber provides cardiovascular benefits, and the interaction of fiber with other nutrients in this wonderful fruit give our body the best health benefits. The skin of the apple is rich in nutrients. When we make an apple pie, even if the recipe we have chosen requires peeled apples, consider leaving the skins on to receive the unique benefits found in the whole apple. It is a good idea to prevent browning when slicing apples for a recipe. In order to avoid this to happen, simply put the slices in a bowl of cold water to which a spoonful of lemon.

In summary, this king apple came to America. When America was first discovered, the apple was already an important fruit in European lands. The British and the Dutch brought the apple to "New England" and to "New Amsterdam" (New York); the French brought the apple to Canada. From the Atlantic States the apple quickly spread to all of America. Apple is definitely a king; it is in the market all over the world. When you feel hungry; have some apple! Better health could be as easy as reaching for the fruit bowl for some apples next time you need a snack.
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Bibliography/ Sources/ References
1-      Apple Facts in: https://kidskonnect.com/health/apples/
2-      Apple fruit nutrition facts in: http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/apple-fruit.html
5-      Apples: A Country Garden Cookbook by Christopher Idone. Published September 8th 1993 by William Morrow Cookbooks.
6-      What's New and Beneficial About Apple: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=15


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