HealtH BenefitS OF ApplE

Hardik Dave (IPCC and CS Professional(FINAL) Student)   (15533 Points)

06 March 2011  
HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLE : Apple is a rich source of flavonoid and polyphenols both are powerful antioxidant. Study shown that by eating 100 g 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 acidand tartaric acid, that can help prevent disturbances of the liver and digestion.Applecider vinegar when used as beverage can help to prevent the formation of kidney stone.The skin of Apple contain pectin that can help remove toxicsubstances from the system by supplying galacturonic acid.Pectinhelps prevent protein matter in the intestine from spoiling.Eating anappledaily 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, PyorrheaNutritive Values : Per 100 gramsVitamin A : 900 I.U.Vitamin B : Thiamine .07 mg.;Vitamin C : 5 mg. Vitamin G : Amount uncertainCalcium : 6 mg.Iron : 3 mg.Phosphorus : 10 mg.Potassium : 130 mg.Carbohydrates : 14.9 gm.Calories : 58O . . . . . . . . . . . .smile.