Since my
father died of cancer, I look for ways to make sure it doesn't happen to me.
One simple way to prevent colon cancer is to make sure you are getting enough fiber. Yet studies show that
ninety-six percent of Americans do not have an adequate intake of fiber.
One simple way to help make sure you're getting enough fiber every day is to eat an apple. The kind of fiber in apples - called pectin - increases your colon-protective compounds and clamps down on cancer-causing ones.
In a lab study, apple pectin increased levels of butyrate, a fatty acid that not only keeps colon tissue healthy but also slows the production of a cancer-causing substance. Apple juice extracts amped up butyrate as well.
Apples are also high in
antioxidants, which help prevent the free radical damage that is associated with cancer. Another way to get apple in your diet every day is to
Pop-a-Purple.
So I guess the old adage is true. An apple a day, helps keep the doctor away.
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Thanks for sharing! I've always been a fan of apples, it's one of few fruits I actually like. A few months ago my dad got stomach cancer and I too am trying to stay as healthy as possible in case it happens to me.
Thanks again
-SJ
Great post and I have heard that it really does make a difference. I cannot live anymore without popping my purples. Have to have them!
I feel stupid, I didn't know apples were really that healthy! That's good news to me because here in NY it's just about time for the orchards to start picking and so I'm going to extra apples this year.
Great info. Keep it up!
Many types of fruit and vegetables contain antioxidants and the more we eat the better. It has also been shown that exercise can help to prevent cancer.