Menopausal women tend to have similar body shapes of apples, a large abdominal, which is identical with high levels of cholesterol and fat. The ill effects of the �apple body� can be combated with an apple. A study in the United States said apple is a �miracle fruit�.
This study, involving 160 postmenopausal women ages 45-65, who were randomly divided into two groups, one group received 75g / day of dried apples for one year, and another group received prunes. Blood samples were taken at month 3, 6, and 12. The results are startling: women who ate the apple, the cholesterol levels of �bad� LDL dropped 23% in 6 months. Lipid hydroperoxide levels and C-reactive protein (CRP) was also down.
Lipid hydroperoxide is a lipid (fat) is oxidized and damaged, which damage cells. CRP is a protein in an area that increases the inflammatory response (inflammation). The higher the CRP, the higher the inflammation. Previous research in animals shows, pectin and polyphenols in apple improve fat metabolism and lowers the production of pro-inflammatory molecules.
In contrast, levels of �good� cholesterol HDL increased by about 4%. Another advantage, an additional 240 calories of dried apple consumption does not cause weight gain. In fact, weight loss of about 3,30 pound. One reason may have come from pectin, which creates a feeling of fullness and suppress appetite.
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