Apple a day adage proves true
Scientists conducting a study in Wales have found there is some truth in the old adage - an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
It is certainly proving true for 2,500 Caerphilly men.
Scientists have discovered that those men who ate five or more apples a week improved their lung capacity. Professor Peter Elwood and his research team have been following the men's eating and lifestyle habits for the last 20 years.
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The link between apples and lung capacity came out from a five year study into their eating habits - they were not looking for the link.
Professor Elwood said it was first time that a link between antioxidants and improved lung performacne had been established.
"Apples contain antioxidants in particular richness," said Prof Elwood.
"I think the overall message is that we are not eating enough fruit and vegetables. "It is worth following up the research and looking at the extend of these benefits."
Healthy lungs
The conclusion about the benefits of apples to healthy lungs was just one of many findings the Cardiff University team found that influenced the group's health.
Professor Elwood said it was probably the first time that a link between antioxidants and improved lung performance had been established. "Apples contain antioxidants in particular richness," said Prof Elwood.
"I think the overall message is that we are not eating enough fruit and vegetables. "It is worth following up the research and looking at the extend of these benefits."
They discovered early on that aspirin was good in preventing heart attacks as was quitting smoking and taking more exercise.
Professor Elwood believes that it is the antioxidant properties in all fruit and vegetables that has a postive impact on health.
Source BBC News
It is certainly proving true for 2,500 Caerphilly men.
Scientists have discovered that those men who ate five or more apples a week improved their lung capacity. Professor Peter Elwood and his research team have been following the men's eating and lifestyle habits for the last 20 years.
Link
The link between apples and lung capacity came out from a five year study into their eating habits - they were not looking for the link.
Professor Elwood said it was first time that a link between antioxidants and improved lung performacne had been established.
"Apples contain antioxidants in particular richness," said Prof Elwood.
"I think the overall message is that we are not eating enough fruit and vegetables. "It is worth following up the research and looking at the extend of these benefits."
Healthy lungs
The conclusion about the benefits of apples to healthy lungs was just one of many findings the Cardiff University team found that influenced the group's health.
Professor Elwood said it was probably the first time that a link between antioxidants and improved lung performance had been established. "Apples contain antioxidants in particular richness," said Prof Elwood.
"I think the overall message is that we are not eating enough fruit and vegetables. "It is worth following up the research and looking at the extend of these benefits."
They discovered early on that aspirin was good in preventing heart attacks as was quitting smoking and taking more exercise.
Professor Elwood believes that it is the antioxidant properties in all fruit and vegetables that has a postive impact on health.
Source BBC News
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