• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

VegKitchen logo

  • Vegan Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Baking and Sweets
    • Breakfast
    • Main Dishes
    • Pasta and Noodles
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches and Wraps
    • Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups, Stews, and Chilis
    • Snacks and Dips
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Canning and Preserving
    • Cheese-y Delights
    • Global Recipes
    • Raw Vegan
    • Slow-Cooker
  • Vegan Living
    • Vegan Substitutions Guide
    • Green Kitchen
    • Healthy Eating Tips
    • Food and Produce Guides
    • Vegan Food Hacks
    • Kid Friendly
    • Vegan Product Reviews
    • More Vegan Living
  • About
  • Shop Cookbooks
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Vegan Recipes
  • Vegan Living
  • Cookbooks
  • About Us
  • Freebie!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegan Living
    • Cookbooks
    • About Us
    • Freebie!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home » Healthy Kitchen » Healthy Eating Tips

    5 Top Health Benefits of Apples

    Published: Apr 2, 2013 · Updated: Aug 18, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    An apple a day really does keep the doctor — and dentist, away. Just one a day, or at least 5 a week, will help you get the full benefits of this common fruit. One apple has only 100 calories or less, 5 grams of fiber, no sodium or fat and are 5% protein. The skin contains many of the vitamins and other nutrients properties, so enjoy your apples unpeeled.

    Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
    The vitamin C in apples strengthens your immune system. Apples also contain vitamin A, potassium, and small amounts of phosphorus, iron, and calcium. The flavonoids and antioxidants contained in apples make them an even greater nutritional bargain.

    Fiber
    Generous amounts of fiber in apples rewards your body in a number of ways. It decreases bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the good cholesterol (HDL) level. Fiber is helpful for intestinal disorders, such as IBS. The soluble fiber may help prevent against heart disorders and diabetes. It decreases build-up in the arteries and slows sugar spikes in the bloodstream. It’s also good for weight control or loss. When you crave sweets, grab an apple instead; the fiber helps you feel full and can prevent overeating.

    Quercetin
    Quercetin, a flavonoid found in apples (and other fruits and vegetables), may possibly reduce the risk of many different types of cancers. Quercetin helps respiratory issues, like asthma, by clearing and relaxing the lungs allowing more oxygen in.

    Granny Smith apples

    Detoxification
    Apples help cleanse your body of toxins inside and out. They’re known to clear out heavy metals, such as lead and mercury. Staying hydrated is important, and apples quench your thirst and increase body fluids. They also neutralize free radicals.

    Teeth
    Eating apples activate saliva, which kills up the 80% of the bacteria in your mouth, preventing tooth decay and keeping them white. Vitamin C helps with bleeding gums.

    For more tips on plant-based nutrition, make sure to browse VegKitchen’s Nutrition page.

    More Healthy Eating Tips

    • vegan pumpkin recipes
      Tasty Vegan Pumpkin Recipes
    • Apples and apple cider vinegar
      6 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 6 Basic Guidelines for the Nutritarian Diet
    • bowl with maca powder on spoon
      7 Major Health Benefits of Maca Root

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Samantha Lopez says

      February 17, 2014 at 3:51 pm

      Great article! Could use some sources for the facts stated here. Are they somewhere on this page?

    2. Nava says

      February 17, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Hi Samantha, I don't have sources on this contributed article, but it would be a good idea to do so ...

    3. Fawziya M. Bagis says

      March 06, 2014 at 7:21 am

      Very helpful important facts about apples.

    4. Ruth says

      May 01, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      What about pesticides in non organic apples? Especially the peel.

    5. Nava says

      May 01, 2014 at 2:16 pm

      You're right, Ruth. We recommend organic apples only!

    6. Chris says

      October 16, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      Apples help with digestive problems. Try with gastrointestinal diseases after first symptoms have passed
      http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/10/13
      I personally find apples which are not too tart helped with heart burn during pregnancy .

    7. John says

      March 05, 2015 at 8:02 am

      I knew apples were healthy, but I didn't know all these benefits. Very Good info, thanks for sharing it with us.

    8. Lorry says

      June 25, 2015 at 11:29 pm

      Great post! More reasons to love apple now. Honestly, some of these are very new to me. Thanks a lot for sharing!

    9. رژیم غذایی says

      November 07, 2015 at 6:41 am

      carrot juice mixed with other juices can provide a great variety of tasteful juice combinations, but there is nothing wrong with the smell of carrot juice itself, at least as far as I am concerned.

    10. Anuj Kumar says

      May 27, 2016 at 3:23 am

      Very nice and informative article, we all know that mango is the king of all fruits but apple has more health benifits then mango according to me apple should be the king of fruits because it has various health benefits like it boost our immune system and help fight with various deseases. you can find apple manufacturers and suppliers business listings at : http://www.exportersindia.com/indian-suppliers/apple.htm.

    11. pavan says

      February 17, 2017 at 12:07 am

      Hello Rachael,
      Apples are the best fruit in the world.It is said THAT "an apple a day keeps the doctor away".Almost all the people like apple .
      Apple consists of many minerals and it is very useful for the heart.
      There are many diseases which we can keep at a distance by eating apples.
      It is said apple can prevent cancer and it can cure depression as well.
      Thank you,
      Have a nice day.

    12. Maira says

      April 14, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Weight control is one of the best things apple can do. I am quite impressed with other benefits mentioned within this article. Thanks for sharing.

    13. Richard Robinson says

      May 24, 2017 at 8:22 am

      Apples are really a gift from Mother nature. Great text!

      Also, I would add that apples protect the bones – flavonoid phlorizin which you can find in the apple skin prevents the loss of bone density fighting with inflammation and free radicals which lead to more fragile bones.

      http://beautyandhealthlife.com/healthy-benefits-of-apples/

    14. Jakeben says

      September 01, 2017 at 9:07 am

      An apple a day that really keeps the doctor away.

      Over the past five months I insist on eating an apple every day, now my body is much healthier than before. Eating apple also helps lose weight.

    15. David Scott says

      May 29, 2018 at 9:16 am

      The doctor always suggest this fruit for better health. An apple a day that really keeps the doctor away, we heard all of this probably all over the world that apple is really powerful when it comes to health.

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    nicole malik from vegkithen.com

    Hi, I'm Nicole! I'm the creator behind VegKitchen, and the author of the popular cookbook, Weeknight One Pot Vegan Cooking. Learn more about me here.

    More about me →

    vegan substitution chart

    Featured Recipes

    • recipes for a vegan Christmas dinner menu
      Best Vegan Christmas Recipes
    • vegan christmas cookies
      Vegan Christmas Cookies
    • vegan irish stew
      Old-Fashioned Vegan Stew
    • vegan breakfast casseroles
      10 Make-Ahead Vegan Breakfast Casseroles
    • Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
    • vegan jalapeno poppers
      Vegan Jalapeno Poppers

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Shop Cookbooks
    • Free Vegan Cheat Sheet
    • About Us
    • Work with Me
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use

    Still hungry? Check out our delicious family of blogs.


    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2021 Hook & Porter Media