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An Apple A Day Can Do More Than Just Keeping A Doctor Away

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One of the best ways to incorporate nutrition into your body is through food. Fruits and vegetables are filled with so many nutrients that the body needs every day and it’s important to incorporate them into our daily diet as much as possible. Not only will it aid in a healthy lifestyle but it can also help with lowering or soothing symptoms from medical issues as well. You know of the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. That has been ingrained into our minds and used since the beginning of time, but it’s actually true. Matter of fact, an apple a day can do way more than simply keeping a doctor away, it can possibly help soothe lupus flare-ups that are caused by inflammation. 

The Perks Of Eating Apples When It Comes To Your Health

Apples have many benefits to your health you eat them often. When pertaining to your gut, apples have been linked to improving gut health and weight-loss. The fibers found in apples help with digestion, constipation and regulating your bowels.

Another impressive health benefit that apples offer are help with lowering one’s cholesterol and blood pressure.

Since apples are rich in fiber, it’s been noted that apple consumption has been linked to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. This is possible due to apples having cholesterol lowering properties. 

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Another perk for your health when it comes to consuming apples is that they help aid cancer prevention. Though there is no absolute way to prevent cancer, apples do help with lowering the risk of developing certain cancers. Apples have high levels of antioxidants, which is why researchers say they may help reduce the risk and antioxidants have been shown to limit the growth of cancer cells. 

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How Apples Can Help Reduce Lupus Flare-Ups

Lupus is a type of auto-immune disease. An auto-immune disease is when the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells. Lupus is an inflammatory disease that happens when the immune system attacks its own tissues.

One of the main causes for a lupus flare-up in the body is inflammation, which can happen in your kidneys, joints, skin, heart, blood cells, or even your brain. As stated before, apples have many beneficial health properties and one of their properties helps regulate and support a person’s immune system. 

Going back to apples being potent with fiber, fiber has anti-inflammatory properties that support the immune system. Apples also contain

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