People who eat more apples have a lower chance of catching a cold compared to those who do not eat or eat fewer apples. Therefore, scientists and doctors refer to apples as "all-around healthy fruits" or "general practitioners". With the current severe air pollution, eating more apples can improve respiratory and lung function, protecting the lungs from the effects of dust and smoke in the air.
The pectin and trace element chromium in apples help maintain stable blood sugar levels, making apples not only a healthy snack for diabetics but also an essential fruit for anyone looking to control their blood sugar. Additionally, apples are effective in reducing cholesterol levels.
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." This proverb has gained new evidence as researchers have found that women who eat more apples during pregnancy significantly reduce the chances of their children developing asthma in childhood.
The researchers investigated the dietary intake of pregnant women and then followed up with 1253 of their children to study the impact of maternal diet during pregnancy on respiratory development in children.
The study found that pregnant women who ate more apples had a lower chance of their children developing asthma. The researchers speculate that this effect may be due to the presence of special plant chemicals in apples, such as flavonoids.
In this study, researchers also found that children had a significantly lower chance of developing eczema in childhood if their mothers ate more fish during pregnancy.
