5 Ways Apples Keep You Healthy (3 of 3)

You get a huge boost in vitamin C

As you are likely aware, consuming vitamin C is one of the best ways to boost your body’s defenses, which is important in flu and cold prevention. However, vitamin C actually plays a variety of roles when it comes to maintaining a healthy immune system. 

For instance, numerous studies have demonstrated that merely incorporating vitamin C in your diet increases the levels of antioxidants in your blood by a full 30%! As we’ve noted, antioxidants are essential for fending off inflammation. In addition, a study published in 2017 noted that vitamin C also helps the epithelial barrier combat pathogens and helps your cells reduce environmental oxidative stress.

When you eat one large apple, you get approximately 10.3mg of vitamin C, which is around 12% of your daily recommended intake. Furthermore, the amount of antioxidants that you get in one apple is equal to an impressive 1,500 milligrams of vitamin C. Most of this is in the apple’s skin, which is yet another reason why you shouldn’t peel them. 

The fiber in apples helps your digestive system 

Although the phytochemicals and vitamin C should be enough to convince you to eat more apples, you should also know that this miracle fruit is full of fiber, which helps keep you regular by maintaining your digestive system, has additional anti-inflammatory properties, and allows you to recover more quickly from illness. So let’s hear it for the humble apple and celebrate by buying a bag next time you go to the grocery store!