Magazine NOVIT MODELS KIDS™ №4/2022

of apples.
One of the reasons why these
fruits are associated with a
reduced risk of cardiovascular
diseases may be that apples
contain soluble fiber, which
helps to lower cholesterol
levels in the blood. In addition,
they contain polyphenols that
have an antioxidant effect. For
example, such as epicatechin,
lower blood pressure.
Reduce the risk of developing
type 2 diabetes.
The antioxidant effect of
flavonoids in apples can
protect cells from damage to
the pancreas. This organ is
responsible for the secretion of
insulin. Scientists have studied
almost 38 thousand women
in the framework of a large
project "Women's Health",
which lasted for nine years.
This work confirmed a positive
association between apple
consumption and a reduced
risk of type 2 diabetes. Those
who ate one or more apples
a day had a 28% lower risk of
type 2 diabetes compared to
those who did not eat them at
all.
They support bone health.
Eating these fruits helps
to improve bone density.
Antioxidant and antiinflammatory
compounds
contained in apples help to
increase the strength of bone
tissue.
In a 2011 scientific paper, it
was found that those people
who consume fresh or peeled
apples in their diet lost less
calcium from their body than
a group of people who did not
consume them.
They help the body before and
after training.
Nutritionists also recommend
eating an apple instead
of a sports drink or
orange juice. According to
research by Nippon Sport
Science University (Tokyo),
polyphenols in apples
contribute to:
- fast recovery after training;
- increase in strength;
- endurance;
- reduction of body fat.
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