APPLE - SOME INFO

#APPLE FOR GOOD #HEALTH

· Apple is a rich source of flavonoid and polyphenols both are powerful antioxidant.

· Study shown that by eating 100g of apple can give an antioxidant effect that equal to taking about1,500mg of vitamin C.

· Apple contain a large amount of minerals and vitamins that can strengthen the blood.

· Apple contain malic acid and tartaric acid, that can help prevent disturbances of the liver and digestion.

· Apple cider vinegar when used as beverage can help to prevent the formation of kidney stone.

· The skin of Apple contain pectin that can help remove toxic substances from the system by supplying galacturonic acid.Pectin helps prevent protein matter in the intestine from spoiling.

· Eating an apple daily can lower cholesterol and reduce skin diseases.

#Apples have been recommended for : Obesity, Headache, Arthritis, Bronchial asthma, Inflammation of the bladder, Gonorrhea, Anemia, Tuberculosis, Neuritis, Insomnia, Catarrh, Gallbladder stones, Worms, Halithosis, Pyorrhea

Nutritive Values : Per 100 grams

· Vitamin A : 900 I.U.

· Vitamin B : Thiamine .07 mg.;

· Vitamin C : 5 mg.

· Vitamin G : Amount uncertain

· Calcium : 6 mg.

· Iron : 3 mg.

· Phosphorus : 10 mg.

· Potassium : 130 mg.

· Carbohydrates : 14.9 gm.

· Calories : 58

Apples may help lower the risk of breast and colon cancer. Research at the University of Ulster suggests that high levels of apple phenols, which work as potent antioxidants, may have a beneficial effect on colon cancer cells. “Our results indicate that a crude extract of apple phenolics can protect against DNA damage,” say researchers. Brains at Cornell University, USA, found that in animals, apples prevented mammary cancers. The doses given were, they say, comparable to human consumption of one, three and six apples a day. “Consumption of apples may be an effective strategy for cancer protection,”

The use :

1. For people who suffer from gout and rheumatism, eat apple regularly because it will aid healing

2. Eating 2 apples a day will reduce your cholesterol level up to 10 %

3. Drinking an apple juice, 3 times a day, is said to prevent virus from settling in the body.

4. Another benefit of apple is for those who have problem with their stomach. If you have problem with indigestion, eat apples before meals.

5. Grated apple, when mixed with live yogurt may be helpful in cases of diarrhea.

#Apple Some Tips :

1) Never buy apples that have not been kept cold since they can be over-ripe in a few days.

2) Apples should be hard. If you can dent an apple with your finger, DO NOT BUY IT.

3) Keep your apples refrigerated. If not, it will decay fast.

4) To prevent browning, rub the cut surfaces with a mixture of lemon juice and water.

5) Canadian researchers analyzing eight popular varieties found that the old standby, Red Delicious, and an apple called Northern Spy contain more disease-fighting antioxidants in their skin and flesh than any other studied. In English this means red apples are better than other apples.

CAUTION : To get the most out of an apple, you should eat the skin as well. Sadly, you may want to peel your apple and throw away the skin. Why ? First, because apple is one of those fruits that contain the highest pesticides residues. Second, because most apples are waxed to give it a beautiful shine. Not only will you eat the wax, you would also eat the pesticides trapped by the wax.
Children loves apples. The average 1- to 2-year-old’s weight-adjusted apple consumption is four times that of the average person. So, they are the most unfortunate ones who will eat more pesticides. Yes, pesticides can penetrate the skin and may be absorbed by the plant itself. Peeling do not eliminate pesticide residues, however they do reduce them.


FYI , Above Infos collected from WWW.