Apple in Diets for Weight Loss. - Health

<p>Each and every edible fruit has at least one therapeutic value whereas apple seems to be competing with almost every one of them, in one way or other. In the year 400 BC Hippocrates, a western medicine doctor used a derivative of apple called Apple Cider Vinegar, to cure most of the diseases in that era. Even in this present day apple cider vinegar is used to alleviate a number of ailments from acne, removal of warts, and simple sore throat to complex cancer. I would not be exaggerating to say that in the case of weight loss; it appears as though, the composition of the apple has been specifically formulated for the treatment of the same. Apples are used in various diets plans from short term, crash diets to lose weight fast to long term weight loss programs. This favorite fruit of the Americans results in faster metabolism of our body thereby enhances effective weight loss. </p>

<p>There are many ways by which apple treats overweight. We shall first see how Apple can act as an appetite suppressant. Research has proved that many of us do not eat clean water. The need for this eating of clean water results in the carving for over eating and it is not necessary to mention here that over eating in turn leads to overweight. Apple contains about eight-five percent of water, which reduces the carving for over eating. The water thus consumed also helps us to utilize the energy and increases the metabolic rate of our body.</p>

<p>Apple contains a soluble fibre called Pectin in addition to the insoluble fibre. These fibres cannot be absorbed by the intestines but fill the stomach and give a sense of fullness. Thus we can keep hunger at bay. In many cases, the hunger pangs is the cause for overeating. This is another way by which apple helps in weight loss. Thus apple has become the fruit of choice for food lovers fat loss system.</p>

<p>We are quite aware of the fact that storage of bad cholesterol can lead to obesity and obesity related issues. Apple contains about three to five percentage of Pectin, which dissolves in water and becomes a sticky gel like substance that binds with bile salts. Pectin also creates a congenial condition for the proliferation (multiplication) of the useful intestinal bacteria which eats (decomposes) the bile salts. If the bile salts are digested it cannot be absorbed by the intestines. This depletion of bile salts in our blood stream will utilize some cholesterol for the production of the bile salts. Apple can thus reduce bad cholesterol concentration in our blood stream. The presence of Pectin also helps in easy elimination of stools. Pectin also cleans the intestine and thus acts as a detoxicant.</p>

<p>Every body wants to have a faster metabolism, as we are well aware of the fact that a person with faster metabolism can comparatively burn more energy for a particular workout. This also means when two persons are involved in a same work out, the person with faster metabolism will burn more energy compared to the other person. This increase in the rate of energy consumption in our body will correspondingly prevent the storage of fats. Every 100 grams of apple contains 550 mg of Malic acid which are responsible for the production of Adenine Tri Phosphate (ATP) molecules. The ATP molecules take part in the kerbs cycle that occurs in every cell of the body and burns more energy thus resulting in a faster metabolism of our body.</p>

<p>Another way by which apples can result in faster metabolism of our body is through the presence of potassium. About 145 mg of potassium is present in 100 grams of apple. People with low potassium are found with general weakness and fatigue. Such people will have difficulty in doing their normal day to day routine work. These people will not be able to burn the energy that has been consumed as food. Potassium is an essential dietary mineral as it helps in releasing the energy from fats and carbohydrates. Potassium also helps in building up the muscle and reducing blood pressure.</p>

<p>Apples can reduce the weight of the body by reducing the water retention in our body. Apples are not only low in fats but also in sodium content. The more sodium is taken by the body the more water has to be consumed leading to increased body weight due to the presence of water. Low sodium content of the apple helps in less water retention, there by enhancing weight loss.</p>

<p>It was once, Pigs were feed with apples. They were noticed to be healthier, but found, not to have gained, the necessary weight in the stipulated period; this fact proves that apple aid in effective weight loss.</p>

<p>Apple Cider Vinegar is fermented apple juice; is dull colored and may contain small cob web like structure floating. Taking two teaspoon full of apple cider vinegar in the morning helps a person to lose weight fast but it may be difficult to consume it in raw form as one may not like the taste, so to make it palatable it is mixed in a glass of water with or without a spoon of honey.</p>

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