Health Benefits of Apples
Did you know that apples contain a variety of phytochemicals, including quercetin, catechin, phloridzin and chlorogenic acid, all of which are strong antioxidants.
Quercetin is an antioxidants also found in red wine and green tea. Quercetin has healthy antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Catechin is present in many dietary products, plants, fruits (such as apples, blueberries, gooseberries, grape seeds, kiwi, strawberries), green tea, red wine, beer, cacao liquor, chocolate and cocoa, to name just a few!
Phloridzin: The most bioactive phenolic compounds (flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, dihydrochalcones) in apple are found in the peels and are closely associated with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial health-promoting properties.