Who can resist the temptation of biting into a crunchy apple fruit, be it red, green or yellow? The apple fruit has always been a great temptation. Since prehistoric times, the apple has been a  favorite fruit. The story of Adam and Eve is a classic example.

Delicious and crunchy apple fruit is one of the most popular fruit favored by health conscious, fitness freaks who believe in “health is wealth”.

This wonderful fruit jam-packed with rich phyto-nutrients that in the true sense are indispensable for optimal health.The antioxidants in apple have many health promoting and disease prevention properties; thus justifying the adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”.

Believed to have originated in the mountainous area between the Black and Caspian Seas, the apple has long been the most popular fruit in North America. But did you know that as long as 3,000 years ago, apples were playing an important part in people's lives?

Folklore has it that an ancient Greek who wanted to propose to a woman would only have to toss her an apple. If she caught it, he knew she had accepted his offer. And newlyweds in the 7th century B.C. shared an apple as a symbol of a fruitful union.

Nutrient Content

Apple contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, carbohydrate, potassium, and Vitamin A, B, C, and G.

Health Benefits of Apple

• 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.
• Fiber-rich apples, so good for people who are in a diet program. This is because the high fiber prevents hunger come so much faster.
• Apple fruit contains fiber which is useful binding fat and bad cholesterol in the body to be removed next.
• Apple fruit also has tanin womb. Tanin is a substance that works to clean and freshen the mouth, which can prevent damage to teeth and gum disease.
• D-glucaric acid is a substance that can lower cholesterol level. D-glucaric acid is a found in apple fruit.
• Apple can prevent osteoporosis by increasing bone density and strength. It is also good to lower “bad’ cholesterol level.
• Apple can prevent Alzheimer because the antioxidant can protect brain cells from free radicals.
• Apple can prevent asthma to your infant if you consume regularly since the pregnancy. Those who have asthma will also get less wheezing if they eat apple daily.
• Apple can prevent you from lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, and liver cancer.
• Apple can act as detoxifier. It helps to remove toxin naturally and reduce skin diseases.

Apple Recipe

Apple Raisin Bread

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 cups grated apple
1/4 cup raisins
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Method

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Grease and flour an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and oats. Add apple, raisins, eggs, milk, and oil. Mix until dry ingredients are moistened.
• Put mixture into the greased pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until done. Cool on wire rack.