What Are The Healthy Benefits of Apple for Kids?
When it comes to your children,
an apple a day just might keep the doctor away. Apples are overloaded with vital
vitamins and minerals to keep your little ones healthy. They are comparatively
cheap when purchased in season and they’re resourceful. Most children enjoy
apples, so give your kids a nutritious and delicious snack that will keep them
healthy now and into adulthood. Following are the healthy benefits of Apple for kids:
Healthy Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates supply children
with the energy they need to work and play. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention recommends carbohydrate sources that contain dietary fiber and no
added sugars making apples an excellent choice. Apples contain the same amount
of fiber as a bowl of bran cereal and probably appeal to your child's taste
buds a little bit more. This is one-fifth the suggested amount of dietary
fiber, according to the University of Pittsburgh's Office of Child Development.
Fiber boosts your child’s energy and keeps him feeling full for longer.
Boron
Apples contain the trace of
mineral boron. Boron is necessary to your child because it helps harden their
bones. Strong bones aid in preventing osteoporosis later in life, according to
the University of Pittsburgh. Medline Plus states boron is needed for building
muscle and improving cognitive skills and muscle coordination.
Pectin
Apples give your child a healthy
dose of pectin. Pectin is a soluble fiber that assists your child in digesting
foods more easily and is useful in treating diarrhea. Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Cancer Center states pectin may also be useful in preventing cancer and high
cholesterol, which will reduce your child’s future risk for heart disease.
Vitamin C
One medium apple contains 14
percent of the Dietary Reference Intake for vitamin C. You need vitamin C every
day because your body doesn't store it. It's used for growth, tissue repair and
to make collagen. Collagen is a protein your child relies on to build skin,
cartilage, ligaments, tendons and blood vessels. Vitamin C heals wounds and
keeps your child’s bones and teeth healthy and strong. The University of
Maryland Medical Center states vitamin C may help prevent high blood pressure,
gallbladder disease, cancer, stroke and hardening of the arteries.
Among all the fruits, apples have
one of the highest rates of pesticide use, getting sprayed up to eight times,
according to the University of Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, most of the nutrients
are in the peel of the apple. Buy organic, pesticide-free apples or purchase
them from local farmers and inquire about their use of pesticides. Washing them
doesn't remove all the chemicals. If you can’t buy organic, remove the skin for
young children who are more easily affected by pesticides than adults.
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