Apples are rich in B vitamins. B vitamins are the favorites during periods of nerves, stress, pain, and illness. Since they belong to the water-soluble vitamin group, they are not stored in the body except for B12; apples are a natural source of all water-soluble vitamins. They are indispensable in the lunchbox for boosting concentration and contribute to intelligence development.

When is Apple Used?

  • For vitality and energy: Apple-clove mixture.
  • For cancer: The peels and seeds should be boiled with nettle; it is a good cancer fighter together with figs.
  • For constipation: Apple and plum or fig mixture.
  • For stomach ulcers: Should be boiled with dried dates.
  • For weight loss: Must be eaten with its peel; a mixture with thyme is beneficial.
  • For the liver: Artichoke soup with apple.
  • For cold and flu: Should be mixed with linden, rosehip, cornelian cherry, or hibiscus.
  • For constipation and heart: Apple and pear mixture; high fiber and pectin content is good for constipation problems.
  • For stroke: Apple with pine nuts.
  • Against aging: With black myrobalan, ginger, and long pepper.
  • For calcification: Wild apple blossom and couch grass; also applied externally to the area of calcification.
  • For cysts: Apple cider vinegar is applied; boiling with black cumin and applying it is beneficial for wounds and cysts.
  • For babies: Since it is heavy on babies' stomachs, it should be given with yogurt, introducing it little by little.
  • For immunity: Healthy gut flora means a healthy body; a mixture of 1 banana, 1 apple, and 125 g of natural yogurt should be consumed daily. It is highly recommended as a meal for pregnant women, hypertension patients, children in puberty, and babies receiving supplementary food.

Diabetics should prefer the green and sour variety of apple. Amasya apple is a beneficial type for protection against winter illnesses.

Prof. Dr. Dieter Treutter said, "A chemical substance in apples called flavonoids prevents the formation of free radicals that cause cancer. A ripe apple has minerals and electrolytes with the ideal blood serum values of a healthy person; frankly, apple juice is as valuable as blood serum. With an 8-week cure of eating 6 apples a day, you can bring your blood values to the ideal levels they should be and get rid of excess blood fat and cholesterol."

All varieties of apples have different vitamin and mineral values; the properties of all varieties should be utilized. Apple juice gives vitality to wrinkled and sagging skin. Apple juice, which can be successfully used against skin rashes, kidney and liver disorders, arteriosclerosis, eczema, and rheumatism; is also very good for colds, coughs, hoarseness, high fever, and inflammatory diseases. Apple juice stimulates the digestive system and strengthens the stomach mucosa. It has a positive effect on the brain structure of school-going children. Women entering menopause can reduce their mental tension by 40% by eating just 4 apples a day.

The energy provided by an apple is 50 calories per 100 grams; this energy comes not from fat, but from fruit sugar and slowly digested sugar. Apple provides energy before sports, while after sports it ensures the elimination of toxins and the replacement of vitamins and minerals.

Composition of 100 Grams of Apple

  • Carbohydrate: 12.6%
  • Protein: 0.3%
  • Water: 84.3%
  • Fiber: 2.5%
  • Fat: 0.3%

The most important vitamin is vitamin C; it is found most in the peel and just under the peel. Therefore, it is recommended to wash the apple well and consume it with its peel. Other vitamins: B1, B2, PP, B6, B5, B9, Provitamin A (carotene), Vitamin C and E. The combination of potassium content (120-200 mg per 100 g) and low sodium (less than 10 mg per 100 g) gives apple relaxing and diuretic properties; it is also important against high blood pressure. 100 grams contain 9 mg phosphorus, 4 mg magnesium, 140 mg potassium, 8 mg calcium, 0.3 mg zinc, 10 mg folic acid, iron, and manganese.

Quercetin found in its peel protects against cancer by preventing cell deterioration. If your stomach and teeth are healthy, consume it with the peel; those who cannot can benefit from these properties by boiling the peel and seeds with clove and cinnamon. The seeds contain laetrile (amygdalin), which is vitamin B17; there are researchers using laetrile against cancer in many hospitals, including the Mayo Clinic. It should not be consumed excessively. According to Mayo Clinic reports, apple is shown as an excellent source of pectin, a substance that largely suppresses prostate, colon, and lung cancer cells. Research has determined that 3 apples a day provide approximately a 10% cholesterol reduction in 2 months, reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) while increasing good cholesterol (HDL) 4-fold. A 5-year study on 2500 people in Wales showed that as the number of apples consumed increased, lung capacity increased even in smokers.

Benefits of Apple

  • Contributes to height growth.
  • Balances excessive appetite.
  • The antiviral property of pectin and apple acids is good for diarrhea.
  • Helps cleanse the kidneys.
  • Relieves headache.
  • Lowers cholesterol.
  • Lowers high blood pressure.
  • Keeps blood sugar under control.
  • Good for rheumatism and gout.
  • Good for insomnia.
  • Causes parasites in the intestines to be shed.
  • Increases concentration; enables the spleen to produce blood.
  • Very beneficial for those who work sitting down and those who are overweight.
  • Strengthens the immune system thanks to vitamin C.
  • Helps with weight loss.
  • Beneficial for nervous tension during the smoking cessation period; green sour apple reduces the desire to smoke.
  • Relieves breath and alleviates asthma complaints.
  • Removes water from the lungs.
  • Alleviates burning caused by gastritis.
  • Useful in the treatment of gout, kidney, bladder diseases, and hemorrhoids.
  • When eaten on an empty stomach in the morning, it cleanses the blood and provides toxin elimination.
  • When eaten by biting, it cleans teeth and strengthens gums.
  • If eaten before sleep, it relaxes and facilitates falling asleep.
  • The green, slightly sour ones prevent nausea.
  • When baked, it satisfies the sweet cravings of those on a diet.
  • The fruit sugar inside protects liver cells.
  • More beneficial than medicines for anemia; has all the elements necessary for the structure of red blood cells.
  • Apple leaf tea prevents nervous breakdowns; beneficial for cystitis and kidney disorders.

Its pleasant smell relaxes and lowers blood pressure. Wild apple from the Rosaceae family, with its slightly sour taste, is a very good jam and marmalade ingredient; beneficial for bladder inflammation and rheumatism. The apple tree supports the flowering and fruiting of other fruits in the garden where it is located. Before consuming with its peel, it should be washed with vinegar water and stored in the refrigerator.