Last Updated on February 19, 2020
Last Updated on February 19, 2020
Previous studies have linked the consumption of apples to a lower risk of heart disease. The soluble fiber contained in apples will lower your blood cholesterol levels, and the polyphenols, that are concentrated in the peel, can provide some amazing antioxidant effects – one of them, called flavonoid epicatechin, also helps lower the blood pressure, therefore preventing heart disease. A different study has proven that the risk of stroke can be reduced through the consumption of vegetables and fruits, like apples and pears.