Apples are very rich in carbohydrates and contain very insignificant measure of fat. Apple is made up of both soluble and insoluble fibers with high water content. It contains about 80-90 percent of water in its pulp and other minerals such as potassium, iron etc.
- Soluble fiber such as pectin present in the apple actually aid to prevent cholesterol piling in the lining of blood vessel walls, which controls the thickening of artery walls called ASVD(arteriosclerotic vascular disease).
- The insoluble fiber in apples helps the intestinal tract to hold water to cleanse and move food quickly through the digestive system.
The cells which are responsible for the aroma and flavor are highly concentrated in the outer layer i.e., the skin.
It is always advisable to eat apple without peeling its skin, since half of the vitamin C is comprised underneath the skin and also it increases insoluble fiber content in our body.
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