The Health Benefits of Organic Apple Juice

AN APPLE A DAY...

 

The apple is a nutrient-dense fruit that is well-known throughout the world. It has a higher number of vitamins, minerals, and phenolic compounds, improving health and preventing numerous ailments. It is commonly said that eating an apple keeps the doctor away. As a result, it denotes that the fruit is beneficial to one's health.

Doctors advise people to eat apples to stay healthy. It's also advisable to drink the fruit's juice in addition to eating it. Apple juice is popular among people. The juice is tasty as well as delicious. It can make the body healthy and powerful. We'll go over the health benefits of organic apple juice.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLE JUICE

Whether just starting out or a frequent juicer, apples as a mono juice are fantastic option, as they provide a broad range of nutritional components, plus apple juice may aid in treating a variety of diseases... Some of their benefits are given below.

• Improve heart health

Apples are rich in phytochemicals that are good for your heart, such as polyphenols and flavonoids (1). Polyphenols may help prevent harmful (LDL) cholesterol from becoming oxidized and built up in the arteries (2). Apple juice has antioxidant properties and lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Potassium is abundant in apple juice. Potassium is a vasodilator, which means it relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure (3). It has the potential to lower the risk of heart disease. 

• Provide relief from Asthma Symptoms

Apple juice has anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory characteristics, which may help to alleviate asthma symptoms. The fruit juice has a long history of being used to prevent asthma episodes. Furthermore, the polyphenols in the juice help improve lung health and lower the chance of developing pulmonary infections (4).

• Provide Relieve from Constipation

Sorbitol, which is found in apples, is a remedy for constipation (5). This chemical attracts water into the colon once it enters the large intestine. It softens the stool and makes it easier to pass.

• Help to Reduce Weight

Apples are abundant in Polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, and dietary fiber. The drinking of apple juice may aid in weight loss. Polyphenols have Anti-obesity effects. Experiments on animals and humans demonstrate that eating apples in various ways can help overweight people to lose weight (6). 

• May protect the Brain from Damage

Apple juice may help to prevent free radical damage to the brain. Polyphenolic antioxidants present in apples may help to prevent the death of brain cells(7). Antioxidants have a greater ability to fight malignant cells and protect against oxidative damage. They could aid in managing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease (8). 

• Improve Skin Health

Apple juice contains vitamin C and antioxidants, which may aid in improving skin health. This juice is extensively used in natural therapies for treating skin-related ailments like inflammation, irritation, skin infections, damaged skin, and wrinkles. Polyphenols may help to prevent signs of aging (9). 

• Improve Eye Health

Vitamin A is abundant in apple juice. This vitamin aids in the improvement of eyesight and the prevention of eye problems (10).

Always opt for organic apples where possible as these will taste better, and also they are grown without any genetically modified materials, pesticides, fertilizers, and seeds.



HOW TO MAKE FRESH APPLE JUICE

A good apple juice depends on good quality apples, start with organic and choose your favourite whether that is Cox, Honey Crisp, Pink Ladies, Golden Delicious, or Granny Smiths. I'm partial to a mix of both red and green for a balanced semi-sweet juice. If you're feeling indecisive, check out this guide to the best apples or ask which are the best at your local organic grocer.

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 red organic apples
• 1 green organic apple
• 1 slice of lemon

Method

1. Wash your produce.
2. Quarter the lemon and halve a piece again, remove the skin.
3. Juice all of the ingredients.
4. Sieve the juice to remove any leftover pulp, you'll end up with a smooth juice.

Drink immediately or refrigerate and consume within 2 days.

Enjoy!



BOTTOM-LINE

Juicing from home can provide you with a high nutritional profile and may aid in the treatment of a variety of diseases. It has numerous advantages, ranging from improved heart health to improved liver function. Add fresh juice to your daily routine to get its benefits. Start with organic apples and see where to new road to better health takes you!

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