Health Benefits of Apples
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4. Controlling Diabetes
Fruits contain natural sugars, and people with diabetes often think they have to avoid eating them. However, studies show that apples actually reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.6‘Fruit Consumption and Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes: Results from Three Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Studies.’ Muraki I;Imamura F;Manson JE;Hu FB;Willett WC;van Dam RM;Sun Q; pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23990623/ Even those who have type 2 diabetes could benefit from including apples in their diet.
Apples contain soluble fiber which improves blood sugar levels by slowing down the process of glucose absorption into the bloodstream. It’s also believed that polyphenols help prevent tissue damage in the cells responsible for producing insulin.
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