Why Quinces are good for Health?

Quinces are somewhat close to pear, guava and apple in shape; belong to Rosaceae family with yellow-golden color. This delicious and sweet fruit is cooked more than eating raw. It is used in jellies, puddings, and jams and also used as separate dish. This joyful fruit is readily available from September to December. This fruit is actually contains Vitamin C more than apple along with potassium, fiber, copper, zinc, iron and phosphorus. The catechin and epicatechin which are astringent compounds found in quinces, prevent you from cancer, lower high blood pressure and reduce bad LDL cholesterol. The anti-viral phenolic acid found in quinces cures influenza effectively as well.
Nutritious Value of Quinces
100 grams of fruit provide following nutritious value:

Calories	57
Potassium	197 mg
Fiber	2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Calcium	1 %
Vitamin C	25 %
Iron	4 %
Copper	6 %
Phosphorus	2 %
Magnesium	2 %

Health Benefits of Quinces
No doubt quinces are delicious and delightful and you cannot negate its health properties either. Limonene, phytonutrients,phenolic acid, catechin and epicatechin compounds make this fruit a modern herbal. Here the benefits of quinces.
1) Anti-Cancer Properties: Catechin and epicatechin, a form of astringent compounds found in in the fruit, prevent you from various cancers. These antioxidant compounds eliminate free radicals as well.
2) Cure Influenza: Quince is called modern herb in curing influenza as it contains anti-viral phenolic acid. It wards off flu speedily and consuming it regularly in winter season will keep you away from many infections and ailments.
3) Lower Blood Pressure: Quinces contain good amount of potassium, a great mineral to lower high blood pressure by reducing bad LDL cholesterol from body. Potassium relaxes blood vessels and stress to avoid cardiovascular diseases.
4) Revitalize Skin: The Vitamin C and antioxidants in quinces prevent your skin from sun-rays damage and free radicals. These antioxidants eliminate wrinkles and dark spots, and stop the damage of skin cells.
5) Boost Immunity: The high amount of Vitamin C & E along with other antioxidants in fruit boost immunity by increasing the supply of white blood cells and enable your body to fight against inflammation and infections.