Did you know that Apples...

I read that too. Apples actually can jump start your day. Apples contain fructose which is a type of sugar found in fruits and honey. Because it can be delivered slowly with the process of eating and contains fiber from the skin and meat of the apple, the sugar does not give us a kick like coffee or candy can. There are no adverse effects such an addiction that some people experience from coffee or some energy drinks.

So if you want to be healthy or if you're trying to find an alternative to caffeine, perhaps an apple could be the ideal choice for you.

The proverb "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," addresses the health effects of the fruit. Though this adage was likely the result of farmers encouraging higher sales of produce in an effort to counteract the belief that it was an apple that was the forbidden fruit which Adam and Eve ate,[citation needed] research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer.[37] Compared to many other fruits and vegetables, apples contain relatively low amounts of Vitamin C as well as several other antioxidant compounds.[35] The fiber content, while less than in most other fruits, helps regulate bowel movements and may thus reduce the risk of colon cancer. They may also help with heart disease,[38] weight loss[38] and controlling cholesterol,[38] as they do not have any cholesterol, have fiber, which reduces cholesterol by preventing reabsorption, and are bulky for their caloric content like most fruits and vegetables.[38][39]

There is evidence that in vitro apples possess phenolic compounds which may be cancer-protective and demonstrate antioxidant activity.[40] The predominant phenolic phytochemicals in apples are quercetin, epicatechin, and procyanidin B2.[41]

Apple juice concentrate has been found to increase the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in mice, providing a potential mechanism for the "prevent[ion of] the decline in cognitive performance that accompanies dietary and genetic deficiencies and aging." Others studies have shown an "alleviat[ion of] oxidative damage and cognitive decline" in mice after the administration of apple juice.[42]

The seeds are mildly poisonous, containing a small amount of amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside; usually not enough to be dangerous to humans, but it can deter birds.[43]

nice post, everyone should wake up to fresh fruit anyway, i find that a lot of people think coffee is chic, and its cool to say i just neeeeeeed my coffee in the morning

wow..that is really a great news..Apples are always very good for health..I always prefer to have tea than coffee..I think I would try with apples too.

Very nice post friend....I am trying to change my life style and surely to start my day with an apple will be now a part of my new life style.......Thanks a lot.I wish more and more people will read this, especially children of today.......fast food is really a curse.........and apple is a blessing which all the parents must now shower on their children so that one day we will have healthy world.

I don't drink coffee nor tea so the only way i "wake up" is by eating apples. I never knew why i'd feel more energetic after eating one but now i do;) thanks for the additional info.

ho is that true i have never heard of that beffore, is that true man, is it proved scientifally. if it so let me try man. i to thought to quit coffiee since my intake is lot per day, some say it is not good for health..so i am woeking to change on it will sure make it. thanks for the news let me connform and try from doctor..and have apple jucie ..insted of coffiee

thanks for sharing haven't thought of that. well at least now i know.

Yeah apples are very good than coffee.It will refresh us and in the mean time it also supplies essential minerals to our body.We can prefer apple which is both refreshing and energy-giver rather than tea or coffee which affects our health

I didnt know thats interesting I haven't read that but anyway thats good.