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Apple is one of the nature’s most useful and
nutritious fruits. Daily consumption of apple can prevent and as well correct
many health conditions. “A proverb says: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
apple is considered the “QUEEN OF FRUITS,” it has enormous culinary and
medicinal virtues. Per 100g raw edible portion contains 12.6% carbohydrate in
form of sugar, which is primary fructose. Apple also contain protein, fiber, phosphorus,
calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, vitamin C, E, A, B1, B2, B6 and B12. Although
all of these are in limited amounts.it also contains some organic acids such as
Niacin, malic, citric and salicylic acid. Apple is a food for the intestine; it
cures both diarrhea and constipation. Apple is useful in the following areas:
Apple contains pectin: pectin retains water and
various waste products in the intestine, acting as intestinal broom that
facilitates the elimination of toxins with the faeces.
The presence of organic acid such as malic acid and
others in apple helps in alkalizing the blood and tissues, it also prevents
intestinal fermentation.
Apple belongs to a group of the flavonoids. Flavonoid
keeps cholesterol from depositing on the arterial walls. Apple contains a
variety of flavonoids, the most active and important of which is quercetin
which is an antioxidant. Apple is the richest plant based food in quercetin.
Prevents dental disorder:- when thoroughly chewed, the
acidic content kill germs present in the mouth. It contains a mouth cleansing
property which no other fruit possesses.it is a natural preserver of the teeth
and should be taken on all cases of tooth trouble.
An apple with honey combination is considered
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Very effective remedy for
functional disorder of the heart
It contains high potassium and phosphorus which helps
to alleviate heart diseases.
Apple enhances food digestion: it is very rich in
vegetable fiber cellulose which aids free bowel movement. When taken in the
morning on an empty stomach, apple renders good result for chronic or habitual
constipation.
Lowers high blood pressure:- Due to its low sodium
content, apples are recommended as a supplement for the diet of high blood
pressure patient. It also enhances increased secretion of urine, which in turn
brings down the blood pressure to normal level.
Serves as corrective food for rheumatism and arthritis
patients: these diseases are caused by uric acid poisoning; the malic acid
contained in apple neutralizes the uric acid which gives relief to the patient.
All these could be achieved by regular consumption of
apple.
Stay healthy,
live positive!!
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