Apple is one of the most ordinary fruits in our daily life. It not only contains a variety of nutrients, but also has a lot of health-care effects on human body. There is a saying: "an apple a day, keeps the doctor away", which clearly shows the importance of apple for the health of human body. As a result, this article will give a detailed introduction of the nutritional value and effect of apple.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that, apple have the effects of promoting the secretion of saliva and slaking thirst, tonifying the spleen and stomach, relaxing bowel movement, clearing away summer heat, relieving the diarrhea, and so on. People who eat more apples are less likely to catch a cold than those who do not eat or eat fewer apples. As a result, scientists and doctors regard apple as the "holistic health fruit" or "holistic doctor".

Apple contains a large number of vitamin C, which can protect the health of cardiovascular, so it is helpful for the patients who suffer from heart disease. Recently, according to the research finding from American scientists, it shows that apple has an anti-radiation effect. It can effectively absorb the ultraviolet rays in the sunshine. Recently, some offices in the Silicon Valley of United States have taken apple as the main fruit to prevent radiation. They hold that the anti-radiation effect of apple is much better that of cactus.

What's more, apple also contains great amounts of pectin and trace element chrome, which can maintain the stability of blood sugar. As a result, apple is not only very suitable for the patients with diabetes, but is also an indispensible fruit for those who want to control the level of blood sugar. Besides, it can also effectively reduce the cholesterol in human body. At the same time, apple also plays an important role in the prevention of cancer and lead poisoning.

In the modern society, the air pollution is very severe. Eating more apples can improve the respiratory system and the function of lung, and protect the lung from the influence of dust and smoke in the air. On the other hand, with the high pace of city life, people are under a lot of pressure, no matter from work or family. This make a lot of people have different degrees of tension or depression. At that moment, they can pick up an apple and smell it, then the bad mood will be alleviated, and at the same time, it can help refresh their mind and make them energetic.