Thursday, March 25, 2010

Apples and antioxidants

Have you heard: An apple keeps a doctor away?

You see, apples contain a natural antioxidant called *quercetin* which is found in red apples. This antioxidant gives the body an immunity boost.

Researchers have found that a group of athletes taking quercetin supplements maintained better mental alertness and reaction times over a control group who were given a placebo.

Red apples are available all year round, so there is no excuse not to include them into your diet. So do take advantage of eating the fruit at least once a day and you may actually find that the doctor may become a stranger to you and your family.

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