Sunday, 5 February 2012 | By: Amandine Ronny Montegerai

Apple is good to Health


Variety and moderation are essential for good health. A balanced diet is not about foods you should avoid, it is about foods you choose to include in your diet. A healthy eating habit helps to contribute to your general well being.

Apple


Reported Health Benefits of Apple

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

02-Study shown that by eating 100g of apple can give an antioxidant effect that equal to taking about 1,500mg of vitamin C.

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

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

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

06-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.

07-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

The Benefits of Using Apple Cider Vinegar

• Helps build a healthy immune system.
• Improves digestion and elimination.
• Flushes toxins out of the body.
• Enhances skin tone and texture.
• Help skin irritations and is a powerful fungal fighter.
• Promotes weightloss. It controls blood sugar levels, breaks down fat and stabilizes appetite. It also reduces sugar cravings.
• Increases energy and vitality.
• Relieves constipation.
• Reduces colds and flu due to its antibacterial and antiviral properties.
• Restores the Alkaline-Acid Balance of your body.