Vegetables and Fruits For your Good Health >> Apple

An Apple a day keeps the doctor away. This popular proverb is not without a sound basis. The apple is considered a wholesome and nutritious fruit. It has a high content of Vitamin A and iron. It also contains manganese.

Apple is a fruit given to the sick, ailing, old and infirm. It has excellent recuperative and strengthening qualities. If someone is suffering from loss of appetite and a bitter taste in the mouth owing to high fever, cut and thinly slice an apple and give it to the patient. Apple is easy to swallow and digest and gives strength.

• Apple, because of its high Vitamin a content, improves weak eyes. It is every good for the skin and adds roughage to the diet.
• It is good for the nails and hair and strengthens the bones. It is easy to digest. Its sweet and sour taste is pleasing. It is low on calories and highly beneficial for patients of diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol levels.
• Use apple generously in custard, pies and jellies.
• Being rich in iron, it improves body resistance and strengthens the bones and joints.