Friday, November 03, 2006

It's true Apples ARE Really Good for You

"An apple a day, keeps the doctor away and your brain share.


There is nothing like biting into a crisp, juicy apple -- be it a Delicious apple, a Granny Smith, a Cortland, or a Gala -- mixture of taste and texture burst upon your taste buds with such excitement, you know you're doing something great for your body and health.

Aside from its general anti-oxidants benefits, research has shown that the nutrients found in apples help protect the brain cells from damage. Specifically the nutrient known as quercetin, provided even more protection than Vitamin C, which is known to combat neurodegenerative diseases in humans.

Food scientist and research Chang Y. Lee, who has spent twenty-years researching this, found that the nutrient quercetin in apples can protect rat brain cells from damage. Quercetin is a powerful flavonoid has much higher antioxidant activity compared to other flavonoids and Vitamin C," says Dr. Lee. His work has shown that not only may quercetin help brain cells, but also it may actually hurt cancer cells. In his lab experiments with quercetin, it blocked some of the pathways by which tumors grow out of control, and in this task, quercetin outperformed Vitamin C. Apples are the key source of quercetin. And this flavonoid is also found in onions, tea, blueberries and cranberries. Eating healthy is the smart thing to do.


So grab that apple and enjoy; it not only tastes good, but it is GOOD for you. To learn more, read Apples Help Protect Your Brain for Alzheimer's