An apple a day keeps the doctor away- we all know that!
What we did not know till now was that an apple peel a day can keep fat away!
Scientists at the University of Iowa have discovered that the apple peel is a rich natural source of ursolic acid, a waxy substance found in apple peel and several other fruits, which helps build up muscle and brown fat.
Apple peel: Your weight loss companion
The results of this finding pioneered by Christopher Adams, associate professor of internal medicine at the University of Iowa, were published in the journal PLoS ONE issue dated June 20.
?From previous work, we knew that ursolic acid increases muscle mass and strength in healthy mice, which is important because it might suggest a potential therapy for muscle wasting,? Adams says. ?In this study, we tested ursolic acid in mice on a high-fat diet?a mouse model of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Once again, ursolic acid increased skeletal muscle. Interestingly, it also reduced obesity, pre-diabetes, and fatty liver disease.
?Since muscle is very good at burning calories, the increased muscle in ursolic acid-treated mice may be sufficient to explain how ursolic acid reduces obesity. However, we were surprised to find that ursolic acid also increased brown fat, a fantastic calorie burner. This increase in brown fat may also help protect against obesity.?
Brown fat, as mentioned in a previous post, was supposed to be present only in infants till recently. It was believed that this fat disappears gradually as the infant grows up.
Also read: Beige Fat:The Third Type of Fat That Might Help Fight Obesity
Recent researches have, however, proved that brown fat does not disappear altogether. We retain very small quantities of it, mainly around the neck and between the shoulder blades.
As a part of a series of experiments, two groups of mice were taken. Both these groups were given an extremely fat rich diet, known to cause obesity. One group, however, was given a high dose of ursolic acid supplements. It was seen that this group burnt more calories and had lower obesity levels. The incidence of fatty liver disease and pre-diabetes was also lesser among these mice, which has led the researchers to conclude that ursolic acid helps fight obesity.
Studies have also showed a positive correlation between increased levels of brown fat and lower levels of obesity as well as lower blood sugar levels, causing the researchers to come to the conclusion that brown fat night actually be helpful in fighting both obesity and diabetes.
Since obesity and associated problems like diabetes, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and fatty liver disease are common global health concerns, the findings of this research are quite significant.
?Our study suggests that ursolic acid increases skeletal muscle and brown fat leading to increased calorie burning, which in turn protects against diet-induced obesity, pre-diabetes, and fatty liver disease,? Adams says. ?Brown fat is beneficial and people are trying to figure out ways to increase it. At this point, we don?t know how ursolic acid increases brown fat, or if it increases brown fat in healthy mice. And, most importantly, we don?t know if ursolic acid will benefit people. Our next step is to determine if ursolic acid can help patients.?
So, the next time you sink your teeth into crunchy, munchy apple, make sure to eat it with the peel on. Not only is it one of the best fat burning fruits itself, its peel is as good as the fruit itself, IF not better!!
Also read: The Best Fat Burning Fruits
An unpeeled apple not only gives you a lot more fiber but also helps you fight obesity!
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Category: Health related news, Weight Loss
Source: http://healthtipscafe.com/an-apple-peel-a-day-keeps-obesity-at-bay/
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