Fruit - Apple

Apple

Principle	Nutrient Value(100g)	Percentage of RDA
Vitamins
Folates	3 µg	1%
Niacin	0.091 mg	1%
Pantothenicacid	0.061 mg	1%
Pyridoxine	0.041 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.026 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.017 mg	1%
Vitamin A	54 IU	2%
Vitamin C	4.6 mg	8%
Vitamin E	0.18 mg	1%
Vitamin K	2.2 µg	2%
Minerals
Calcium	6 mg	0.6%
Iron	0.12 mg	1%
Magnesium	5 mg	1%
Phosphorus	11 mg	2%
Zinc	0.04 mg	0%
Electrolytes
Sodium	1 mg	0%
Potassium	107 mg	2%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	27 µg	--
Crypto-xanthin-ß	11 µg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	29 µg	--
Nutrition Facts
Energy	50 Kcal	2.5%
Carbohydrates	13.81 g	11%
Protein	0.26 g	0.5%
Total Fat	0.17 g	0.5%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
DietaryFiber	2.40 g	6%

1. Strong Teeth:An apple won't replace your toothbrush, but biting and chewing an apple stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth, reducing tooth decay by lowering the levels of bacteria.The pectin in apples helps to neutralize food odors, so the next time you have garlic or onions, have an apple for dessert! The fibers also serve as a natural dental floss.
2. Heart Disease:An extensive body of research has linked high soluble fibre intake with a slower buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in your arteries. The phenolic compound found in apple skins also prevents the cholesterol that gets into your system from solidifying on your artery walls. When plaque builds inside your arteries, it reduces blood flow to your heart, leading to coronary artery disease.
3. Protect from Cancer:Scientists from the American Association for Cancer Research, among others, agree that the consumption of flavonol-rich apples could help reduce your risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 per cent. Researchers at Cornell University have identified several compounds - triterpenoids - in apple peel that have potent anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the liver, colon and breast. Their earlier research found that extracts from whole apples can reduce the number and size of mammary tumours in rats. Meanwhile, the National Cancer Institute in the U.S. has recommended a high fibre intake to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
4. Constipation and Diarrhea :Whether you can't go to the bathroom or you just can't stop, fibre found in apples can help. Fibre can either pull water out of your colon to keep things moving along when you're backed up, or absorb excess water from your stool to slow your bowels down.
5. Weight Management:Many health problems are associated with being overweight, among them heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. To manage your weight and improve your overall health, doctors recommend a diet rich in fibre. Foods high in fibre will fill you up without costing you too many calories.
6. Reduce cholestrol:The soluble fibre found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you.
7. Diabetics:Women who eat at least one apple a day are 28 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who don't eat apples. Apples are loaded with soluble fibre, the key to blunting blood sugar swings.
8. Improves Immune System:Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Recent studies have found that quercetin can help boost and fortify your immune system, especially when you're stressed out.Habit of eating apples help us to get rid of various physical disorders, illness and ailments like cancers as it is of low calorie fruit. Soluble Fiber has been found in Apples which may cause of low cholesterol level.
9. Avert hemorrhoids:Hemorrhoids are a swollen vein in the anal canal and while not life threatening, these veins can be very painful. They are caused by too much pressure in the pelvic and rectal areas. Part and parcel with controlling constipation, fibre can prevent you from straining too much when going to the bathroom and thereby help alleviate hemorrhoids.
10. Prevent gallstones:Gallstones form when there's too much cholesterol in your bile for it to remain as a liquid, so it solidifies. They are particularly prevalent in the obese. To prevent gallstones, doctors recommend a diet high in fibre to help you control your weight and cholesterol levels.
11. Protect against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's:Research has shown that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre foods gain a certain amount of protection against Parkinson's, a disease characterized by a breakdown of the brain's dopamine-producing nerve cells. Scientists have linked this to the free radical-fighting power of the antioxidants contained therein.A new study performed on mice shows that drinking apple juice could keep Alzheimer's away and fight the effects of aging on the brain. Mice in the study that were fed an apple-enhanced diet showed higher levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and did better in maze tests than those on a regular diet.
12. Help in Asthma:Researches proved that Apple juice helps the Asthma patients. Due to much nutrition facts and minerals found in apples. Those patients who have asthma problem, the apple juice is perfect for them.

1. Skin Packs:
1. Reduce Wrinkles: Grate an unripe apple and apply to clean skin to heal and improve the appearance of fine wrinkles or inflammation. Allow pulp to remain on skin for 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
2. Anti Aging:Vitamin C found in these fruit, helps to firm and tone the skin. It prevents free-radical damage, protects your skin cells and delays signs of ageing.
3. Oily Skin:
   1. Mix equal parts grated raw apple (or unsweetened applesauce) and honey. Apply mixture to a clean face and allow to remain on skin for 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
   2. To take out apple juice just grate apple and filter it in a thin sieve. To make this pack take 1 tsp. of apple juice,1/4tsp lemon juice and apply it on your face for 20 minutes. Wash it off with water.
   3. Grate an apple and apply on your face for 10-15 mins to soak up excess oil. Rinse off with cold water.
2. Face Packs:
   1. Glow Packs:1/2 cored apple,2 tablespoons honey,1/2 teaspoon dried sage.Pulse ingredients in a food processor, combining well. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. Apply this mixture to a clean face. With your fingertips, begin gently patting your face. Continue until the mixture feels very, very sticky. This will bring the blood to the surface of your skin, making it glow. Rinse with warm water.
   2. Autumn Face Pack:Combine 1/4 cored apple, peeled and grated,1 tablespoon rolled oats,1 teaspoon cream,1 teaspoon honey ingredients thoroughly. Apply to clean face, massaging gently, and allow mixture to remain on skin for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
3. Eyes Puffiness:Mix 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce with one small grated raw potato. Lie down and apply to eyes, covering with a warm damp washcloth, if desired. Allow to remain on for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

1. Mouth and Throat Reaction:Birch-apple syndrome with symptoms generally appearing within 5-15 min after consuming raw apple and comprising local reactions in the mouth and throat and lips with itching and inflammation. People who react to this allergen can tolerate cooked apple and juices.

1. Selection:Choose fresh, bright, firm textured apples with rich flavor. Avoid fruits with pressure marks over their surface as they indicate underlying mottled pulp.
2. Storing:Fresh apples can be kept at room temperature for few days and stored inside the refrigerator for upto two to three weeks.
3. Serving:Trim off its top end using a paring knife, and cut the fruit into two equal halves. Take out tiny, centrally placed, bitter seeds. Slice the fruit into desirable cubes or slices.
4. Safety:According to the environmental-working group reports, apple fruit is one of the heavily pesticide-contaminated produce. The most common pesticides found on apple are organo-phosphorous and organo-chloride pesticides like Permethrin and DDT. Therefore, it is recommended to wash the fruit thoroughly before use or peel off the skin and use.