Apple is a healing food – easy to digest- and balances the acidity of the stomach. It is very rich in pectin – a soluble fiber which has immense health benefits.

Pectin helps to regulate the digestion of food. It sooths the tissues in the intestines by forming a layer of thin protective coating. An apple can be used to treat successfully two contradicting health conditions, namely diarrhea and constipation.

Apple can balance and maintain reasonably the blood sugar levels. It is anti-inflammatory and has a cooling effect on the body.

Apple tea can be prepared from the fruit pieces or its peels. This tea helps to eliminate uric acid from the body. A tea made with the petals of the apple blossom can reduce feverishness. It can reduce the respiratory problems and sooth and calm the nerves.

An apple a day does keep the doctor away! An apple at night keeps insomnia away!