Greek and Roman mythology refer to apples as
symbols of love and beauty. This time of year we often think of warm
apple cider on a cold night.
Apples contain Vitamin C, Beta-Carotene, iron, potassium, and more.
Apples have very high mineral contents, pectins, malic acid which
are good in normalizing the intestines. Apples are good for
treatment of anemia, dysentery, heart disease, headache, eye
disorders, and kidney stones. Apple juice is an excellent means of
providing essential fluids to the body.
A number of components in apples, have been found to lower blood
cholesterol with a reduced risk of ischemic heart disease, stroke,
prostrate cancer, type II diabetes, asthma, and a new study findings
published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease show there may be
some help for those patients.Apples are also good for treatment of
the Acid reflux condition also called gerd (gastro esophageal reflux
disease).
Green Apples - Good for strong bones and teeth, aids in vision, anti
cancer properties.
Yellow Apples - Good for heart and eyes, immune system, reduce risk
of some cancers.
Red Apples - Good for heart, memory function, lower risk of some
cancers and to maintain urinary tract health. Maybe there is
some truth to the old saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor
away.