Health Benefits of Bramley Apples

Research has shown that the path to good health is as simple as an apple a day.

• Bramley apples are a powerful source of antioxidants, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and vitamin C, as well as a good source of fibre, and potassium.
• One large apple has 5.7 grams of fibre. Fibre aids digestion and gives a feeling of fullness when eating. Diets that are high in fibre have been highly correlated with a reduction in the risk of developing heart disease.
• The antioxidant content of apples has been linked to the prevention of lung cancer, improved pulmonary (lung) function, and the prevention of type II diabetes.
• The vitamin A helps maintain vision and keeps your immune system healthy. Iron prevents anaemia and potassium keeps up muscle function.
• Apples contain flavonoids called quercetin, which has been shown in numerous studies to have anti-cancer properties.
• Cooked apples have been used in traditional medicine to help stop diarrhoea.

By adding Bramley to everyday dishes you will contribute to your five-a-day pieces of fruit and vegetables. Here are a few tips for eating more apples:

• Add stewed Bramley apples hot or cold to breakfast cereal or porridge.
• Add Bramley apples to soups, stir-fries or rice dishes. Apples pair well with spicy foods like curries, and other savoury dishes.
• Cook apples taste great with other fruits and vegetables, like cranberries, sweet potatoes or carrots.
• Use Bramley apples to make sauces or salsas to accompany meat, chicken or fish dishes. Alternatively try cooked apples on pancakes or waffles for breakfast.
• You can bake Bramley apples with cinnamon and raisins in the microwave for a quick dessert. Other flavours that go well are maple syrup, honey, citrus fruits, cloves and nutmeg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References:

www.ivillage.co.uk/fitness
www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/apples
www.produceoasis.com
www.ifr.ac.uk Institute of Food Research

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