An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Nutritional facts about Apple:

• Rich in Vitamin A & C
• Vitamin A is richer in outer skin than its flesh.
• Vitamin C is higher just below the skin.
• Other vitamins included Vitamin K, Thiamine, Riboflavin & Vitamin B6.

Nutritional facts about Apple:

Protein – 0.2%, Fat – 0.5%, Minerals – 0.3%, Fibre – 1%, Carbohydrates – 13.4% Minerals & Vitamins, Calcium – 10 mg, Phosphorus – 14 mg, Iron – 1 mg, Vitamin A – 40 (International unit) small amount of Vitamin E & B complex also present.

Medicinal Value of Apple:

• Apple is an excellent source of energy.
• It contains sugars that are easily absorbed by the body. Hence weak & ill people are advised to have apples for gaining weight & easy recovery.
• The nutritional value of apple makes it useful for digestion, stomach disorders, anemia, weakness, dental care, dysentery, heart disease, rheumatism, eye disorders, cancer, gout & skin care.
• Iron in apples helps in the formation of blood.
• Raw apples are good for constipation.
• For diarrhea cooked or baked apples gives a good remedy.
• Tooth decay can be prevented by regular consumption as they possess a mouth cleansing property.
• It is useful for kidney stone problems.
• Apple peel water is an excellent medicine for the inflamed eye as eyewash. The pulp is applied over closed eyes.

Beauty Tips

• Apple milkshake is an excellent face mask that gives a glow to dull skin.
• This is the best natural face whitener; apple skin helps to remove the black spots, hair conditioners, and natural hair softener.
• Apple is used in various skin-related beauty treatments.

Diets of Apple:

• 3 apples/day – the foundation for permanent fat loss.
• An apple before each meal without changing other eating habits can help in weight loss.
• In addition to having 3 apples/day, dieters are advised to include six servings of other fruits & veg. This will allow you to reduce your intake of calories without experiencing hunger.
• No other dietary restrictions are required.
• The theory is that if dieters eat an apple before each meal; the fiber content in apples will fill them up causing them to eat less during the meal.

GOLDEN APPLE RULE: EAT AN APPLE BEFORE EACH MEAL