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food
apple
nutrition
definition
apple:
Ayurvedic:
» qualities: sweet, mild
» actions: general tonic, consolidate stool, improve complexion
» uses: diarrhea and chronic dysentery, gastrointestinal problems
Chinese:
» qualities: neutral (neither hot/cold), sweet, slightly acidic, sour
» actions: invigorate and promote Qi, strengthens Heart, lubricates Lung, increases Fluids, benefits Spleen
» uses: dehydration, indigestion, constipation, chronic diarrhea, morning sickness; alcoholism; hypertension
naturopathic:
» qualities: alkaline-forming food
» actions: heart protector: lowers blood cholesterol due to pectin content, lowers blood pressure; regulates blood sugar; apple juice kills infectious viruses; strengthens nerves; liver tonifier, blood purifier
» uses: jaundice and bilious conditions, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation; atherosclerosis, hypotension; gout, arthritis; skin eruptions; anemia and lymphatic system disorders
biochemical: high in potassium, silicon, cellulose, pectin
» form: raw apple with skin
» portion: 1 medium
» calories (kcal): 81
» weight (g): 138
» water (%): 84.1
» protein (g): 0.3
» fat (g): 0.5
» carbohydrates (g): 21.1
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 0.4
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0.1
» calories from fat (%): 5.6
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g): 2.8
» vitamin A (RE): 7
» vitamin A (IU): 74
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.02
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.02
» vitamin B3 (mg): 0.1
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.07
» vitamin B12 (mcg):
» vitamin C (mg): 8
» vitamin E (IU): 1
» folic acid (mcg): 4
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.08
» sodium (mg): 1
» potassium (mg): 159
» calcium (mg): 10
» phosphorus (mg): 10
» magnesium (mg): 6
» iron (mg): 0.25
» zinc (mg): 0.05
» copper (mg): 0.057
» manganese (mg): 0.062
Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 288
Carper, pp. 114-16
Jensen, pp. 106-07
Lu, p. 62
Ni, p. 55
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