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Lowering Cholesterol with apples Want to lower cholesterol levels and weight? Consume 75 grams of apples in a day or the equivalent of four to five apples. That's according to the research team from Florida State University, USA. Within six months, a team of researchers looked at the levels of bad cholesterol or LDL (low-density lipoprotein) that clog arteries, fell by almost a quarter. Levels of other compounds associated with heart disease and strokes also dropped. Levels of good cholesterol or HDL (high-density lipoprotein) which prevents hardening of blood vessels, increased by about four percent. Also known women who consumed 75 grams of apples in a day, lost weight 1.3 pounds. Although, they get an extra 240 calories a day by eating fruit. Effects known to decrease cholesterol because of its high content of antioxidants in apples. Then, the weight can come down because the content of pectin in apples can suppress appetite. High content of pectin which is also found in apricots, carrots and citrus fruits. "We did not expect the consumption of apples can reduce cholesterol by this, the results are very impressive," said Dr. Bahram Arjmandi, one of the researchers, as quoted by the Daily Mail. Although the experiments focused on consumption of dried fruit, but the positive effects of apple consumption also similar to those lovers of fresh apples. That's because the texture is more crispy, juicy and healthier. The research team plans to use this information to create an apple 'healthy extras' within five years, which will be traded freely. They're trying to breed super red apples are rich in nutrients to prevent eye and joint disease, ward off heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's and diabetes. LEAVE YOUR COMMENT WITH RELEVANT ARTICLE TO MY AUTO APPROVED DOFOLLOW BLOG
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