
“Daily one apple makes doctor away”
Introduction: The early home of the apple is believed to be the Caucasus Mountains. It is now grown in all the parts of the world. It has been known to India for over many centuries. Apple are available to abundance in the months of august and September, although now they are grown all the year round. The apple is considered as one of the best fruits.
Qualities: The apple has sweet-sour taste. If is constipating, nourishing and easy digestible. It helps to quench thirst. It appeases bile and windiness, cures dysentery and strengthens intestines. Its pectin content relieves caught and helps in eliminating toxic elements form the body. It is very useful in decreasing the acidity in the stomach. It vitalizes the heart, the brain, the liver and the stomach. It work’s as an appetizer and improves the quality of blood.
Analysis of contents
Water 85.9%
Protein 0.3%
Fat 0.1%
Carbohydrates 9.5%
Minerals 0.4%
Calcium 0.01%
Phosphorus 0.02%
Iron 1.7mg/100grams
Vitamin ‘B’ 40.1U/100grams
Vitamin ‘C’ Trace
"It also contains a small amount of copper."
Use: Fresh apple juice is very convenient for the consumption. Of course, some quaintly of apples can be masticated and eaten raw. But to get the benefits of more nutrients fresh apple juice recommended.
Benefits: apple-juice givens relief in the weakness of the nervous system, kidney stone, acidity, indigestion, headache, biliousness, asthma and dysentery.
The slight acid content of the apple also exerts and antiseptic influence upon the germs present in the mouth and teeth, when it is taken by chewing sufficiently. It many therefore be looked upon as a natural protector of the teeth and hence should be taken in all tooth troubles.