Heart disease is the number one cause of death globally. By 2030, almost 23.6 million people will die from heart disease and stroke estimates the World Health Organisation. However the good news is that these diseases are preventable through a healthy diet and physical activity. Studies have shown that apples and apple products (like sauce and juice) can help lower your risk of developing heart disease and may also help decrease your waist size and possibly even your blood pressure. So protect your heart with Washington Apple on World Heart Day September 29, 2012.
A study by Victor Fulgoni found that adults who eat apples and apple products have smaller waistlines that indicate less abdominal fat, lower blood pressure and a reduced risk for developing what is known as metabolic syndrome - defined as having three or more symptoms related to heart disease risk, including elevated blood pressure, increased waist size, and elevated C-protein levels.
The study showed that all adult apple-eating consumers had 27 per cent decreased likelihood in having metabolic syndrome compared to non-consumers. In addition, women especially might consider crunching an extra daily apple or two.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in India and more women than men die of heart disease each year. Apples have been found to be one of the foods that decrease the risk of death from both coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease. Consumption of flavonoid-rich apples helped lower the risk of heart disease among post-menopausal women the most.
Why apples? Pectin, a soluble fiber found in apples, has been shown to help with a whole slew of problems that can bring about heart disease. Pectin builds up in the digestive tract, helping to lower cholesterol levels and decreasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Eat Washington Apples everyday to keeps your heart healthy!
