Antioxidants are disease-fighting compounds, these compounds help prevent and repair oxidation damage that happens during normal cell activity.

Apples are also full of a fibre called pectin a medium-sized apple contains about 4 grams of fibre.

Pectin is classed as a soluble, fermentable and viscous fibre, a combination that gives it a huge list of health benefits.

Very helpful in constipation and gastrointestinal upset because its high fiber content. Fiber intake and nopal specifically relates to obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and high triglyceride control. Cactus is high in calcium, amino acids and soluble and insoluble fiber.

Diuretic, it said puri fying helps our blood, accelerates the elimination of toxins, stimulates appetite, also aids digestion and metabolism, useful in reducing blood pressure due to their content of folic acid and potassium.