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05/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eat an apple a day to maintain a healthy weight and prevent cancer

An apple a day, indeed, keeps the doctor away: Studies have confirmed that eating an apple a day can help maintain weight and fight against cancer. In a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), it was found that eating more foods rich in flavonols, anthocyanins, and flavonoids – such as apples – was […]

03/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Flavonoid-rich foods decrease risk of heart disease by improving endothelial function

Researchers from Australia examined the effect apple consumption had on the endothelial function of people at risk for cardiovascular disease. The results of these findings were published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. Endothelial dysfunction is a predictor of cardiovascular risk. Previous studies revealed that there is an inverse link between apple consumption and coronary […]

03/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

An apple a day really does work: The flavonoid-rich fruit improves cardiovascular health, decreases risk of disease

Apples once again show that they can keep the doctor away. A study has found that the flavonoid-rich fruit enhances cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of disease by improving endothelial function. Just eat it with its skin for more benefits. Past studies have shown that there is an inverse association between apple consumption and […]

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