Nutritional Information: Apple

Apples are a good source of potassium and vitamin C. They contain pectin, which helps to control cho­les­terol, blood sugar, and cellulose levels, as well as improve intestinal functioning. Because most of the apple’s nutrients are concentrated just under the skin, it is best to eat apples unpeeled.

While they are not a miracle cure, apples do have a number of medicinal properties. They are said to be diuretic, laxative, antidiarrheal, a muscle tonic, antirheumatic, stomachic, and beneficial for the digestive system and the liver. Eating raw apples cleans the teeth and massages the gums.