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69This time I’ll write about apple. I think we all know this fruit very well. There are many types of apples and all of them good for our health. Apples are fruits that easily found in various parts of the world. There are approximately seven thousand kinds of apples around the world. I heard that people began to grew apples in Central Asia. Although the shape, size, color, flavor, and texture of each type of apples are different, but in general this fruit looks the same. The flesh is white, crisp, juicy with sweet or sour taste, and is protected by a thin skin that is usually colored shiny. When it cut off, there’s a smell fragrant though there are some that smelled sharply. An apple contains a lot of potassium, pectin, and cellulose. Pectin is widely available on the apple flesh and is one of the fiber is not soluble in water. While cellulose is widely available in apple fruit skin is water soluble fiber. Potassium itself is widely available on the red apples. Please continue to read.........
Apples nutrition
The benefit of apples is amazing, because this fruit contains vitamin, mineral, fiber and rich of antioxidant. Every 100 grams of apples contain: 58.00 cal energy, 0.20 g protein, 0.40 fat, 14.90 carbohydrates, 6.00 mg calcium, 10.00 mg phosphorus, 0.70 g fiber, 1.30 mg iron, 24.00 RE vitamin A, 0.04 mg Vitamin B1, 0.03 mg Vitamin B2, 5.00 mg Vitamin C, 0.10 mg Niacin.
- Rich of vitamin: some of vitamin contents in apples such as; vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin C.
- Rich in minerals. Apples contain many minerals. Minerals in apple fruit include calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc.
- Phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are antioxidants to fight free radicals that come from pollution or the environment. This substance has function to suppress the amount of bad cholesterol (LDL) that can cause blockage of blood vessels.
- Rich in Fiber. Apples are rich in fiber, so it is good for people who are in diet program. This substance prevents hunger which comes more quickly. It’s good to reduce fat and cholesterol as well.
- Tannins. Tannins are substances that serve to clean and refreshing the mouth, thus preventing tooth decay and gum disease.
- Baron. What is baron? Baron serves to maintain the amount of estrogen in the woman body.
- Flavoid. One of the good content of apple fruit to prevent disease is flavoid. Flavoid is a substance that functions reduce cancer risk.
- D-glucaric acid. What is D-glucaric acid? D-glucaric acid is a substance that can lower cholesterol levels. D-glucaric acid is also present in apples.
- Quercetin. Quercetin is a substance needed to raise levels of antioxidants that the body feels healthier and prevent various diseases. Apple contain this substance.
- Tartaric Acid. This substance is capable of killing bacteria in the digestive tract.
The benefit of apples for health, like:
- Strengthen bones. French researchers found that the flavonoids contained or phloridzin in apple fruit is useful for increasing bone density. Borax, which is another substance contained in apples is also benefit for strengthening bones. Study was conducted to women entering the menopausal period proved to be protected from osteoporosis
- Preventing Alzheimer's. A study conducted on mice at Cornell University found that the quercetin in apples protects brain cells from free radical damage that can caused to Alzheimer's disease.
- Lowering cholesterol. Research suggests that apples have high enough levels of quercetin. High levels of quercetin can increase the levels of antioxidants in the blood. This substance can reduce cholesterol levels (LDL), which can damage blood flow. Pectin in apples has function in lowering LDL (bad cholesterol). Two people who eat an apple every day can lower cholesterol as much as 16%.
- Prevent lung cancer. According to a study of 10,000 people, people who consume more apples had a 50% lower risk of lung cancer. Researchers believe this was caused of the high flavonoids, quercetin, and naringin in apples.
- Prevent breast cancer. A study at Cornell University found that rats who ate one apple every day can reduce the risk of breast cancer about 17%. Rats which ate three apples per day reduced their risk of breast cancer by 39% and those who ate six apples per day can reduce cancer by 44%.
- Prevention of colon cancer. A study found that rats fed an extract of apple skins can reduce of colon cancer risk about 43%. Other studies have shown that the pectin in apples reduces the risk of colon cancer and maintain a healthy digestive system
- Prevention of liver cancer. A study showed that rats fed an apple skin extract may reduce the risk of liver cancer by 57%.
- Diet program. A research found that women who ate three apples each day during the diet the result is better than people who follow a diet program but without eating an apple.
- Reduce the risk of stroke. Potassium is a mineral that serves to increase the regularity of heart rate, activating muscle contractions, regulate the delivery of nutrients to the cells, control fluid balance in the body's tissues and cells, and helps regulate blood pressure. According to research, a serving of apples can reduce the risk of stroke about 40%.
- Alternative food for diabetes. Pectin inside apple is also able to slow the entry of glucose from carbohydrates into the bloodstream. So it can control diabetes.
- Reduce the risk of heart attack. According to the study, levels of pectin in apples may lower LDL cholesterol content by 10% and lower HDL cholesterol content by 20%, which are both a cause of heart attacks.
- Cleaning the teeth. Crisp of apple can help remove the sticky material on the teeth, as well as triggering salivation, so as to clean the teeth.
Herbal remedies
- Diabetes. One medium sized apple. Split into four sections and then boiled with 3-4 glasses until boiling and left about 2 cups. Drink this every morning and evening regularly.
- Healing cardiac constriction. Ingredients: one sweet apple, 1 tbsp cinnamon powder, 1 tbsp pure honey. Apples are washed until clean. Blend with cinnamon powder into blender, mix a little honey and drink this 2 times a day.
- Face mask. Make a puree from a half of Apple and mix with rice flour, a little honey and lemon juice. Make sure the dough up like a paste. Wash face and apply the mask on your face. Allow about 20 to 30 minutes. Then wash with cold water.
- Simple recipe for cough. Wash an apple and cut into 4 sections. Put the pieces in the pan and steam for about 10 until 15 minutes over the medium heat. Eat this while warm together with the skin.
Batu, the city of apple
Batu is a city in East Java province, Indonesia. The town is located 15 km west of the Malang city, my home town. Batu city is situated at an altitude of 680-1200 meters above sea level with average air temperature 15-19 Celsius degrees. Batu is called as the city of apple. Apple as the symbol of this city and we can find a Big apple (building with apple shape) at the centre of Batu city. There are many tourism places at Batu city. One of the famous tourist attractions is “apple picking tour”. We can pick the fresh apple from the tree during the tour around the resort. We can go to the “Kusuma Agrowisata”. We can also find others fruit plantations, like: strawberries, guava, and oranges, as well as the outbound area.
Apple as the icon of "Batu City"
Picking apple tour
Various products from Apple
There are many ways to process the apples into a business idea. For example, we can find various apple products in Batu city. Start from apple cider vinegar, apple wine, apple jam, apple chips, etc. So, we can change apples into something more useful and make money as well.
Vacuum frying machine to make an apple chips
Vacuum frying machine is a machine for making various fruit and vegetable chips with a vacuum system. With this fruit drying machine, you can make mango chips, melon chips, pineapple chips, jackfruit chips, papaya chips, etc. How it works? Fresh apples fried in vacuum frying machine with medium oil. Heating cooking oil can be set at low temperatures). Frying temperature automatically controlled (80-85 degrees Celsius). With low temperature, the apple chip does not burn, so the colors looks like original. The benefits by use vacuum frying, like: the nutrients are not lost, the color does not change and does not burn, frying naturally (without the addition of colorants and flavorings), apple chips are so crunchy and delicious.
The biggest apple in the world
This is not only the largest apple, but also the heaviest apple can be eaten. This apple was grown by a man from Hirosaki City, Japan. His name is Chisato Iwasaki. He picked this apple on October 24, 2005. This apple has weight about 1,8 kilograms (4 pounds, 1 ounce). Please enjoy the picture below!
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Good hub, I like Fuji apples they are nice and sweet and the skin isn't tuff like some of them.
A comprehensive hub about apples. I enjoyed the information about how apple chips are made. There is a lot of nutrition packed into a single fruit.
Prasetio you selected one of my favorite fruits to write about. I've never seen apple chips before. I bet they're really good. Thank you..GREAT hub...
Pras, A very informative hub about apples. I knew it was good for boron supplementation but didn't know the other facts such as being good for cholesterol. I have been making apple cobbler with cinammon, and whipped cream and it's yummy, yum. :)
Thanks for leaving a comment in my hub about suffering being optional. I just saw your comments tonight and want to make sure you know I appreciate your reading my hubs. :) Have a Happy New Year my friend.
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My friend, Maria cecilia. Thank you very much for coming to this hub and your appreciation to this information. Sorry, I never heard about golden apple. I'll search more about this fruit. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Hi, writer20. I am glad to know that you love apple as well. Fuji apple is good choice and I love this apple too. Thank you very much. Take care! ~prasetio
Welcome to my hub, L.L. Woodard. Good to see you here. I hope you enjoy this information. Thank you very much for your attention to this hub. Cheers....
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Your welcome, Ruby. Thank you very much for coming and I hope you can make a delicious apple chips at home. Have a nice day!
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Dear friend, VioletSun. I am so happy to see you here. Thank you very much for stopping by. I hope you got all the benefit by consume apple as natural food supplement. I really appreciate your vote. Happy New Year!
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Like to try a Batu city apple Pras. And how about that biggest apple! Brother, you turn something simple like an apple into an awesome article with your hub formatting and writing gifts. Pleasure to see n read and learn new facts. Vote up of course. Thank you Pras, have yourself a very funderful New Years!
Very nice and informative article on Apples. I like the videos and your selection of images; Rated up
Hi Prasetio,
There is an old saying..."An apple a day keeps the doctor away." It is no wonder with all of the good things that consuming apples does for us which you have elaborated beautifully in this hub. You are lucky to be living in an area near apple orchards where you can pick them. Enjoyed hearing about Batu City and seeing the apple fountain and more. Excellent hub as always. Votes up!!! Thank you and wishing you a Happy New Year.
Apple are my favorite fruit. We often go to a town called La Crescent, Minnesota to buy apples because there is a market there that sell many varieties. voted up and across except for funny.
What a interesting and informative hub. I live right near an apple orchard, so now I am even more psyched to pick apples. Up and interesting and useful!
Hi, pras, you did it again! fantastic hub about the apple, and I never knew about the City of Apples in Batu, fascinating! rated up! cheers nell
It is so good to read one of your excellent hubs as I haven't been online too much lately and interestingly enough, I just had an apple for a snack. This is a wonderfully thorough article about apples and I enjoyed it very much, plus I learned a few thing. Happy New Year my dear friend.
Prasetio, you are amazing and always produce such interesting hubs, crammed so full of ideas.
Well done Prasetio. You put a lot of work into this hub. It is such a gem. I learned a few things too. I didn't know apples could ward of Alzheimers. Excellent!
A perfect hub, pras, about a perfect fruit - the apple. It is said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, and reading about its many benefits, that is easy to believe. Did you know that the Golden Delicious apple was designated as the official state fruit of the state of West Virginia in the U.S.?
The Golden Delicious may be the golden apple that fellow hubber, Maria Cecilia, inquired about. It may be more expensive since it bruises easily.
Thanks for this comprehensive and well-written article. Voted up.
I always learn so much from your hubs. There is truly nothing better than a caramel apple (green apple dipped in caramel and often rolled in nuts).
I can always count on you, Prasetio to get a great and interesting read!
I'll admit I'm an apple junkie, eat tons of them. Hmm, I wonder. . . the saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" does that include an apple that weights over 4 pounds? Lol!
Exquisite and informative!
Voted up and pushed all the right buttons.
My brother, Alastar Packer. Thank you so much for coming and share your attention to this information. I hope you can see Batu city one day. Your vote really valuable here. Take care! Happy New Year...
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Your welcome, Coolmon2009. I am glad you love the picture and the video. I hope you got all the benefits by eating apples. Happy New Year!
Hi, Peggy. I am glad to hear about the old saying about "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." I had never heard about this but I believe the miracle behind apples related with health. I am glad to know that you love Batu city. That's why I put this city and share to the world. Happy New Year, my friend!
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My brother, dahoglund. Thank you so much for share about La Crescent. I am glad you love apple as well. I hope you enjoy this hub. Take care and Happy New Year!
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Hi, POP. Wow...that's wonderful town. I believe that you got fresh apple to be eaten. Thank you very much for coming. Cheers.....
Dear friend, Nell Rose. Thank you very much for your compliment to this hub. I am glad you love Batu City as well. I hope you have a chance to see this city in person. I always love your vote. Happy New Year!
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My dear friend, Pamela99. I am so happy to see you again. It's been a long time we never met. But I am glad to know that you stay healthy. I hope you enjoy this hub and your apples snacks so delicious. Happy New Year!!!!
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My dear, acaetnna. Good to see you again and I am glad to read your beautiful comment. I hope you enjoy this information. Happy New Year!
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Dear, Tammy. Thanks for coming and your compliment to this hub. I am glad you learn few things from this information. God bless you! ~prasetio
My friend, drbj. You come up with solution. I really confuse about the Golden Apple. But from your comment, I know that this apple looks expensive as the official state fruit of the state of West Virginia. I wish I can eat this apple. But I should go to US, because I can't find type of this apple in my country. Thank you very much, my friend. Happy New Year!
Prasetio
my friend, Truckstop Sally. Good to see you again and thank you so much for coming. Wow...a caramel apple was so delicious. Have a nice weekend! Happy New Year..
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Hi, Sannel. Nice to see you here. Thank you very much for your compliment to this hub. There's no wrong with the saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", including an apple that weights over 4 pounds or the biggest apple. Your vote really appreciated here, without no exception. Take care and Happy New Year.
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I bought the golden apple at a price of P55 per piece convert that to dollars and that is worth $1.27 per piece, Ordinary apple in my country can cost around P13.00 or probably P20.00 per piece for the bigger Fuji apple.I have tasted the Golden apple but can't really tell the difference yet...but one thing I have noticed, even if it got bruised, the inside was not affected...it's the usual crisp feel....but just like what our drbj said, this can be proven more nutritious...
This article is perfect, full of useful and interesting information! I didn't know there are so much healthy and good things in apples. Apple chips, tannins and baron, who knew? I like apples and eat them regularly but this hub is inspiring and you have shown me some new ways of using apples. Thanks for this fantastic hub Prasetio, and Happy New Year!
Tina
Prasetio - Voted up - Useful, Awesome and Interesting Hub about Apples. I love apples too - Fuji, Granny Smith,Golden Crisp,Delicious and Macs. I knew apples were good but I didn't know they were that good! Excellent information. The videos were very lovely - I don't use granulated white sugar anymore - there are alternatives such as honey, brown sugar, artificial sugar, raw sugar or molasses. I have never seen apple chips. Have a wonderful 2012.
Wow, talking about comprehensive. You definitely didn't leave out anything, I am sure. Happy New Year.
Very interesting even though apple is a common fruit. I love apple chips and I make apple pie regularly. I just read that green apple is very good for losing weight. Tihs is a fabulous hub and I would love to visit Batu some time. Rated up and Happy New Year, Prasetio!
Hi, Maria Cecilia. This is your second visit. Thank you very much for share more about the golden apple and I know understand about this apple look like. It seems there's no different with others apple, but I believe that something superior to the other. That's about the nutrition maybe. I hope I can find this apple in my country. Cheers....
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My friend, thougtforce (Tina). Thank you so much for your wonderful comment about this hub. I am glad to know that you like apples and eat this fruit regularly. I believe that you'll get all the benefits by eating apples. I hope this article useful for us....amen! Take care!
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My friend, Deb Welch. I am so happy to see you here. Thank you very much for stopping by, your beautiful comment about this article and share about various apples. I hope this hub useful for you and you can learn many things inside apple, especially related with health. Take care! Happy New Year...
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Dear friend, Hello, hello. Thank you for your belief in me. My door always opened for you and you can come anytime. I hope this hub useful for you. Happy New Year 2011. May this new year bring us a new spirit to reach all your dreams, good health and a happiness forever…
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My friend, anglnwu. I am glad to see you in the New Year celebration. Thanks to remind me about green apple for losing weight. Of course, I hope you have a chance to visit Batu city one day. Happy new year!
Prasetio
Wow, that's a long list of health benefits for taking apple. It's certainly when we say, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
Nice! Batu is now on my "to-visit" list. I love that green-apple structure. So cute. :)
My friend, Ingenira. Thank you very much for coming and I agree with the saying. Good to see you here. Happy New Year! ~prasetio
My brother, Om Paramapoonya. Thank you very much for your attention to Batu city and put this on your travel list. I hope you can visit this city one day. Take care!
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Hi Prasetio
A fantastic hub about apples. They are my favourite fruit.
I cook them with steelcut oatmeal for breakfast.
My favourite dessert is apple crisp.
I have bookmarked this hub. The apple pie looks yummy.
Voted up and away!
Dear friend, sueswan. Thank you very much for coming and share your favorite menu with apple. I am glad you want to bookmarked this hub. I hope this hub useful for you.Cheers...
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Dearest Pras - Happy New Year to you. I love apples...all varieties and prefer the Fujii for its sweet taste and thin skin. This hub is packed full of delicious (another variety of apple) information and exquisite photos. The 4 pound apple is so amazing. And I didn't realize apples help build bones. My Doctor told me recently that I need stronger bones and put me on vitamin D3. I will go snack on a nice sweet apple now and thanks for the reminder and for this marvelous well constructed and informative hub. Voted up and across!
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Hi Pras,
I've always loved apples. My recent new favorite is the Sonya -- soft and sweet. Great hub with very detailed information - Thanks!
Sharyn
Another true gem prasetio and whatever you wrte about the amount of work you put into each and everyone of them is amazing.
It is easy to see why you have so many comments.
An up up and away here.
Take care my friend and enjoy your day.
Eddy.
Prasetio, voted up and all across but funny. Never knew apples cleaned your teeth. Quality article as usual. Pras, your articles are in great detail with all kinds of valuable info. What can I say, your the man. Hope you have a great day and see you soon.
Dear friend, vocalcoach. Thank you so much for coming and I am very happy to know that this hub useful for you and your attention to this information. I hope you always healthy....amen.
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My friend, Sharyn's Slant. In the Happy New Year I am so happy to see you again. I am curious with your apple (Sonya). I'll find this at the market tomorrow. I believe that you'll get all the benefits by eating apple. Cheers...
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Dear friend, Eiddwen (Eddy). Thank you very much for share tour wonderful comment about me. I hope you always like my hub and I can give another useful information like this one. Have a good day. Take care!
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My dear friend, thelyricwriter. I am so happy to see you here. Thank you very much for your compliment to my hubs and always support me. I hope I can give the best in this new year. Have a good day!
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Two of my sisters are highly allergic to apples. Fortunately I am not. They break out in hives, their throats close up and 9 times out of 10, they have to go to the ER even with the slightest amount of apple juice. We used to have to read every single ingredient and detail on everything they ate because the slighest mistake could literally kill them...
Wow great hub.
Thanks, Phoebe Pike for coming to this hub. I had never heard about this case. But thanks for share with us. I hope your sister will get the best treatment. For this case, they should keep away from the apples. Take care!
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Hi, MartinMan. Welcome to my hub. I am so happy to know that you are Rhonda Waits son. I hope you enjoy this information. Cheers.....
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Hi prasetio, no wonder they use to say 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' they have so many health benefits!
Your hubs are a joy to read, you put so much work into them, thank you!
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Thanks, Movie Master for coming to this hub. I am glad you enjoy this information. I hope this hub useful for you. Your vote really valuable here. Take care!
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Prasetio, Wonderful interesting hub! These are really great tips and useful information on the many benefits of incorporating apples within or diet regularly! As always; GREAT JOB & Nice photos!
Thank you for sharing, Peace & Blessings!
My friend, DeBorrah K. Ogans. Thank you very much for coming and I am glad to know this hub useful for you. I agree with you about the benefit of apple related with diet. God bless you!
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This is an informative and exhaustive article. I love apples the Fuji ones, and prefer them in their raw state. Thanks for sharing! Great Hub!
Your welcome, sofs. I am glad to know that you love apple as well. I hope this information useful for you. Have a nice day!
Prasetio
Wow! What a beautiful and well written hub! I sure wish I had one of those yummy, nutritional apples NOW :)
Hi,KrystalD. Good to see you here. Thank you very much for coming and share your thought about this topic. I hope you get all benefits by consume apple. Take care!
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This certainly is everything about apples! I never knew that there was so much to learn about one of my favorite fruits. It was especially interesting to learn that apples are useful in fighting Alzheimer's and cancer. Thank you for your extensive research and clear presentation! Voted up, useful and interesting!
Dear friend, Stephanie. Thank you very much for coming and share your opinion about apple. I believe that this fruit give us a lot of benefits especially for health. I am glad that apple is one of your favorite fruit. I love your vote. God bless you!
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I have always loved apples, straight from grandmas´tree , as a child or cooked and made into a pie.
I loved the way you explained so many benefits of an apple. It contains so much goodness.
Thank you for a great hub
My friend, Dim Flaxenwick. I am so happy to see you again. Thank you very much for share your opinion about apple and your self experience with apple. I hope you get all benefits by consume this fruit...amen. God bless you!
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Maria Cecilia Level 4 Commenter 4 months ago
nice hub my friend Prasetio, apple is one of my favorite fruit.. and just recently, I became curious about this type of apple..officemate said it is called Golden apple, I bought two for myself, two only because this kind of apply is a lot expensive than other apples types that I know....would you know why this golden apple is more expensive than the rest?