Department of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-752 Lodz, Poland.
Nutrients. 2024 Sep 29;16(19):3307. doi: 10.3390/nu16193307.
Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and asthma are increasingly common due to factors like industrialization, urbanization, fast-paced life, stress, sedentary lifestyle, and unbalanced diet in the 21st century. These chronic conditions are a global epidemic, being among the top causes of death worldwide. Preventing these diseases through a nutritious diet is crucial, and scientific studies suggest that appropriate fruit intake, particularly apples, can lower the risk of various health issues. Apples, rich in bioactive compounds, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, offer numerous health benefits. Regular consumption of apples helps reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and diabetes, and also provides anti-asthmatic and anti-allergic effects. Apples aid in detoxification, improve digestion, enhance skin, hair, and nail health, and offer protection against cancers, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease. Apples have been a dietary staple for centuries, consumed in various forms like juices, sauces, and ciders. The reviewed article emphasizes the health benefits of apples, highlighting their role in preventing civilization diseases. It also discusses the characteristics of common apple varieties and the impact of thermal processing on their nutritional content.
在 21 世纪,由于工业化、城市化、快节奏的生活、压力、久坐不动的生活方式和不均衡的饮食等因素,心血管疾病、癌症、糖尿病和哮喘等非传染性疾病日益普遍。这些慢性疾病是一种全球性的流行疾病,是全球死亡的主要原因之一。通过营养饮食来预防这些疾病至关重要,科学研究表明,适当摄入水果,特别是苹果,可以降低各种健康问题的风险。苹果富含生物活性化合物、维生素、矿物质和膳食纤维,对健康有诸多益处。经常食用苹果有助于降低动脉粥样硬化、冠心病、心脏病发作和糖尿病的风险,还具有抗哮喘和抗过敏的作用。苹果有助于解毒、改善消化、增强皮肤、头发和指甲的健康,并能预防癌症、阿尔茨海默病和帕金森病。几个世纪以来,苹果一直是人们饮食中的主要食物,以果汁、酱汁和苹果酒等各种形式食用。这篇综述文章强调了苹果的健康益处,突出了它们在预防文明病方面的作用。它还讨论了常见苹果品种的特点以及热加工对其营养成分的影响。