7 Effect Of Apple Consumption To Human Body

The apple is a sub acid fruit and one of the most valuable of all the fruit .It is a fleshy fruit, with tough skin, ranging in color from greenish yellow to red. It is usually five to seven cm in diameter and has pinkish, yellowish white flesh. The apple is considered “protective” and most wholesome food. Apart from its energy value, it plays an important role in the normal development of metabolic function – i.e. the chemical and physical changes that takes place within the body and enable its continued growth and functioning.

NATURAL BENEFITS AND CURATIVE PROPERTIES

Apples are invaluable in the maintenance of good health and in the treatment of many ailments.

ANAEMIA

Apples, being rich in iron, arsenic and phosphorus, are highly beneficial in the treatment of Anemia. It will be particular useful in the form of freshly prepared apple juice. It may be taken in quantities of 1kg. daily with benefit results. The best time to take the juice is half an hour before meals and just before retiring to bed.

  CONSTIPATION AND DIARRHOEA

Apples are beneficial in the treatment of both constipation and diarrhea. Raw apples are good for constipation. At least two apples should be taken daily for proper evacuation of bowels Cooked or baked apples are good for diarrhea.

HEADACHE

Apples are highly beneficial in the treatment of all types of headache. A ripe apple, after removing the upper rind and the inner hard portion should be taken with a little salt every morning on empty stomach in cases.

HEART DISEASE

Apples are of special value to heart patients. They are rich in potassium and phosphorus but low in sodium. From ancient time, apple with honey is considered a very effective remedy for functional disorders of heart.

     HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Apples are considered invaluable in the cases of high blood pressure. The apple diet has a rapid and considerable diuretic effect causing increased secretion of urine and thus bringing down blood pressure to normal.

EYE DISORDERS

The apple peel water is an excellent medicine for the inflamed eyes both as a beverage and as an eye wash. This beverage is prepared by putting the peelings in a pan, well covered with water. The water should be brought to boiling point and allowed to simmer  gently for a few minutes. The water should then be strained off and some honey be added to it.

DENTAL DISORDERS

Tooth-decay can be prevented by regular consumption of apples as they possess a mouth cleansing property. Apples have mouth cleansing property that no other fruit possesses, and taken after meals, they have the same effect as a tooth brush in cleansing the teeth, with the added advantage that the acid content, aside from its nutritive value, is of assistance in beneficial to the teeth.