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The Apples and especially Red apples are one of the most used fruits in our tables.Very yummy and good looking, can be eaten raw or done in a variety of ways. In a way they are considered as the worlds super fruits. More than 30% of the world is a daily apple consumer. From the first apple of biblical data known as the "sin" apple of Adam and Eve to Isaac Newton's apple(which were both Red Apples), they have played a major role in human history. "But, is there a reason why the red apple is such a highly cultivated fruit?"

According to archaeological evidence the cultivation of the first apples has begun in the region of today's Armenia. And it dates back to 4600 BC, making it one of the oldest fruits. People have been eating apples since that time for a lot of beneficial reasons which I will explain below.

Most of American citizens prefer to consume apples rather than any kind of other fruits. Relating to scientific studies one American eats at least "50 pounds of apples a year". And more than 50% of them are red apples. Maybe because of their sweetness that is relatively high.

Red apples are also commonly used by diet prescriptions. If you eat 3 to 4 red apples a day they contribute in weight loss. Each apple must be eaten unpeeled 15 minutes before the meal to be effective. Not everyone believes it but red apples really help you to lose fat and they have also provide high brain function.

Red apple health benefits.

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away". We have all heard it so many times, but is it true? That is absolutely true. It is so amazing that only a single fruit can give so much to your body.

Instead of drinking coffee every morning, eat a red apple. It has the same effect on your brain as coffee, without a single mg of caffeine. I recommend it to all the caffeine addicted out there.

Red apple has significantly cardiovascular benefits. It plays an important role in lowering high blood pressure. This is due to the fact that the so-called polyphinos and fiber in the apple have the ability to melt cholesterol very quickly.

A group of scientists have discovered that red apple juice is in fact a natural medicine against Alzheimer's disease. The studies were conducted on some mice's. Which were given an apple based diet. They showed an increased level of intelligence afterwards.

If you have always wanted very white teeth, then you should consider eating red apples. Because just brushing and flossing the teeth won't be enough.

Apples maintain healthy immune cells, preventing many types of cancers. Such as lungs cancer, vertebral cancer, and limb cancer. Based on some research the antioxidants which are stored in the red apple have anti inflammatory effects on our cells.

Like I said before yet another nutritional function of consuming red apples is losing weight. People who eat an apple 15 minutes before the meal significantly decrease the level of calories. This is associated with the apples highly fiber content.

It has positive effects on beating diarrhea. If there a slight chance for you to have diarrhea during the day, the high quantity of fibers in the apple will help. Eating apples during these times helps the stool to manage the excessive amount of water.

Is there anything an apple can't do for us?

Well, I really can't think of anything that an apple can't do to make our life healthier. It has so many benefits and it is very tasty to eat.

From mental benefits that attribute to our everyday routine, to physical improvement. Red apples have plenty of proteins, fibers, non-diabetic sugars, vitamins and antioxidants.

An experiment you can do at home.

I myself did some accidental experiment with a red apple. I don't know if any kind of other apple will do but, you can try out. Anyway some of my friends had to come at my place for some kind of party and I bought a cake for dessert.

But they were so full that none of them ate it, so I had to put it in the fridge. It past almost a week in there and when I opened the fridge the cake was as fresh as the first day I bought it.

Meanwhile the two red apples that were near the cake had started to become black. In my opinion, the apples have absorbed all the bacteria and microbes generated from the cake during the week. I can't think of any other logical explanation. I just think that I found out another benefit that a red apple can give to us.