Benefits of Apple

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Health Benefits of Apple:

·         Apples contain an impressive list of essential nutrients, which are required for normal growth and development and overall nutritional well-being.

• Apple fruit also has tanin womb. Tanin is a substance that works to clean and freshen the mouth. So it cleans teeth and strengthens gum.
• Those who suffer from gout and rheumatism, eat apple regularly because it will aid healing.

·         Apple also contains small amount of minerals like potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure; thus counters the bad influences of sodium. Apples are rich in mineral called boron that helps in promoting the growth of bones.

• Will make the cholesterol level lower. Eating 2 apples a day will reduce your cholesterol level up to 10 %.
• One of the uterus apple fruit is good for prevent disease is flavoid. Flavoid is a substance that functions reduce the risk of cancer.
• Apples form the invaluable nerve and brain food as those are rich in phosphorous and the people who are suffering from nerve and brain exhaustion should always prefer to eat more than two apples a day that too at the beginning of each meal.
• Another benefit of apple is for those who have problem with their stomach. If you have problem with indigestion, eat apples before meals.
• An apple a day helps in healthy functioning of lungs. Researchers found that the people who eat apples have a lung capacity of 128 milliliters more than the people who don’t eat apples. Eating apples help to slow down the process of natural decline of lung function that occurs with age.
• Detoxify the body and has an antiviral property. Drinking an apple juice, 3 times a day, is said to prevent virus from settling in the body.

• Apple will also prevent constipation because it helps digestion.

·         Apples are low in calories; 100 g of fresh fruit slices provide only 50 calories. Apples are rich in dietary fibers. The dietary fibers help protect the mucous membrane of the colon from exposure to toxic substances by binding to cancer causing chemicals in the colon.

• One large apple supplies almost 30% of minimum amount of fiber that should be consumed daily.
• Grated apple, when mixed with live yogurt may be helpful in cases of diarrhea.

·         Apple fruit contains good quantities of vitamin-C and beta-carotene. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant.

• Eating apples everyday is the good solution to control and prevent heart diseases especially heart strokes.

·         Apple fruit is a good source of B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, thiamin, and pyridoxine (vitamin B-6). Together these vitamins help as co-factors for enzymes in metabolism as well as in various synthetic functions inside the body.

·         Apples are fiber-rich, so good for people who are in a diet program. This is because the high fiber prevents hunger come so much faster.

Apple related some beauty tips:

Eating an apple a day not only provides health benefits to maintain good health but also helps in maintaining the beauty and make you look beautiful. The benefits that apple provides in terms of beautyinclude the following.

• The skin wrinkles can be controlled and can be removed by eating an apple daily instead of trying out other artificial things to control them.
• Due to the presence of a compound named Procyanidin in apples, eating apples helps to stimulate hair growth.
• Apple which is made into paste is used as a face mask which helps to make your skin smooth and also helps to prevent pimples by which you look attractive.

·         Don’t waste the skin of apple, grind the apple skin into a fine paste add 2 tsp of honey to it and apply this mask to your face. Wash after 20 minutes.

·         Take a bottle and fill half of apple cider vinegar and half of rose water with a few extra drops of rosemary or lavender oil. It serves as a great anti-acne toner basically which is so easy, and a really cheap thing to make.

·         Apple-Oatmeal Scrub:

2 tablespoons rolled oats
1 1/2 teaspoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 medium apple, cored, peeled and finely chopped

Use a fork to mix the oatmeal and cornmeal with the honey in a bowl to create a paste. Combine paste with the apple in a food processor set on pulse until well blended. Spread the mixture on your face and scrub gently in a circular motion to remove dead skin cells. Rinse with warm water, then pat dry and admire your new glow.

·         Apple-honey Glow Mask:

1/2 cored apple
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon dried sage

Pulse ingredients in a food processor, combining well. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. Apply this mixture to a clean face. With your fingertips, begin gently patting your face. Continue until the mixture feels very, very sticky–this will bring the blood to the surface of your skin, making it glow. Rinse with warm water.

·         To Reduce Wrinkles and Inflammation

Grate an unripe apple and apply to clean skin to heal and improve the appearance of fine wrinkles or inflammation. Allow pulp to remain on skin for 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water.

·         Oily Skin/Acne Healing Mask

Mix equal parts grated raw apple (or unsweetened applesauce) and honey. Apply mixture to a clean face and allow to remain on skin for 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

·         To Reduce Eye Puffiness

Mix 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce with one small grated raw potato. Lie down and apply to eyes, covering with a warm damp washcloth, if desired. Allow to remain on for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

·         Autumn Magic Facial Mask

This formula soothes and nourishes skin and nerves, and provides gentle exfoliating action.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cored apple, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon rolled oats
1 teaspoon cream
1 teaspoon honey

Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Apply to clean face, massaging gently, and allow mixture to remain on skin for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Some Delicious Recipes of Apples

Fried Apples

Fried Apples may be served with breakfast or as a side-dish in meal.

Ingredients:

·         10 medium granny smith apples, sliced

·         ½ tsp cinnamon

·         1 cup brown sugar

·         ¼ tsp nutmeg

·         ½ cup butter

Recipe:

Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sauté 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are tender. Fried Apples are ready to be served. 

Chicken with Apple Stuffing

Ingredients:

·         2 ½  cup apple juice

·         1 bunch green onion, chopped

·         4 tbsp parsley, minced

·         4 granny smith apples, peeled and chopped

·         8 boneless chicken breasts, halved

·         4 tbsp butter

·         1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

·         ½ tsp salt

·         2 tbsp cornstarch

·         Hot cooked rice

Recipe:

        In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp of the butter. Add the onions and sauté, stirring for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in half cup apple juice and the chopped apples, bread crumbs, parsley, and salt. Mix well. Remove mixture to a bowl and set aside. Wipe pan. Flatten the chicken breast halves by pounding between pieces of plastic wrap (I put them in an open food storage bag, one at a time, and gently pound until flat). Divide the crumb mixture evenly over the center of each piece of chicken. Roll up, tucking the ends under. Secure rolls with toothpicks. Add the remaining butter to the pan over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted, add the chicken rolls. Cook until browned on all sides. Add half cup apple juice. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook slowly for 45 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and remove the toothpicks. Add the cornstarch to the pan juices; stir until smooth. Stir in the remaining apple juice; bring to a boil. Cook stirring until the sauce is thickened. Serve chicken rolls with hot cooked rice and sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

Honey and orange Baked Apples

Ingredients:

·         2 tbsp grated orange peel

·         1 cup orange juice

·         2/3 cup honey

·         3 tbsp red cinnamon candies

·         6 tart apples

·         Whipped cream or topping

Preparation:

In a saucepan combine the honey, candies, orange peel, and orange juice. Bring to a boil and cook until candies are dissolved, stirring frequently. Peel and core the apples; arrange in an 8-inch baking dish. Pour the hot syrup over the apples. Bake uncovered at 350° for 1 hour, or until apples are tender, turning occasionally. Top each serving with some of the juice and whipped cream or topping. You may also top with any other desired topping.

Benefits of Cucumber

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 Some astonishing uses of cucumber:

Want to release stress after hectic routine?

Cucumbers contain carbohydrates and B vitamins so they help providing instant energy and you feel fresh.

Cucumber provides most of vitamins you need

Yes cucumbers are a great source of vitamins including B vitamins, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

Cucumbers pamper your planting beds

Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long.

Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower?

Rub a cucumber slice along the mirror. It will eliminate the fog and will provide a soothing fragrance.

Cucumbers cure hangover or terrible headache

As discussed earlier cucumber contain carbohydrates and various vitamins so these replenish essential nutrients the body  has lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, and avoiding both a hangover and headache. Just eat some slices of cucumber before going to bed.

Want to polish your shoes urgently?

Rub a cucumber slice along your shoes it will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

You have finished your lunch and have no gum or mints?

By pressing a clice of cucumber on the roof of your mouth with your tongue, you can kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

 Health Benefits of Cucumber:

    Cucumber is a great use for the persons suffering from diseases like kidney and urinary bladder disease, liver disease, pancreatic disease, high and low blood pressure. Cucumber, radish and bitter gourd are beneficial in diabetes. Cucumbers promote the flow of urine. It helps diseases of teeth, gums, splitting of nails of the fingers and toes. Cucumber promotes the growth of hair, especially when the juice of the cucumber is added to the juice of carrot, lettuce and spinach.

Do you know?

Cucumber is a great lucky thing for your beauty care. Here is a bundle of beauty tips all about your beauty and cucumber.

Condition chlorine-damaged hair:

          This conditioner is said to work wonders on hair damaged by routine swimming in chlorinated water:
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 quarter of a peeled cucumber

Blend the egg, olive oil and peeled cucumber. Spread evenly through your hair, leave on for 10 minutes, and then thoroughly rinse. For the best results year-round, continue this treatment monthly.

Cucumber as a cooling Relief:

            If you have sunburn or the “itchies” from bug bites or poison ivy, this is just about the simplest way to find cooling relief that we’ve ever run across. It’s refreshing, draws out the itch, and it isn’t messy. All it takes is cucumber. Experience it.

1. Thinly slice 3-5 cucumbers and place on a plate.

2. Lie face down in a comfortable position in a warm place. Have a friend place cucumber slices all over the back side of your body, so they are just touching but not overlapping. Use about half the total slices.

3. Rest quietly for 10 to 20 minutes to allow the cucumber slices and juice to penetrate your skin.

4. Remove the slices.

5. Turnover and apply the rest of the slices to your front side. Relax for 10 to 20 minutes. You may want to rinse off afterwards, but it is best not to shower for at least four hours, as the cucumber will continue to work on the skin during that time.
When the dog days of summer call for cooling relief, wise beauties call on cucumber for the coolest ways to nourish and tone skin that may be stressed from exposure to sun and heat.

Cucumber is the perfect treat for summer skin: Reduce that heat-induced greasy feeling, soothe itchiness, tighten pores, reduce eye puffiness, and reveal truly radiant, dewy-fresh skin with the cooling, refreshing ways of cucumber. Here are the easy formulas:

Make a cucumber and yogurt mask
This one is good for combination skin:
1/2 cucumber
1 tbsp plain/natural yogurt

Puree the cucumber in a blender. Mix in the yogurt. Apply all over face and neck. Relax for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then follow with a splash of cold water.

Make a cucumber avocado facial mask 

1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped avocado
1 egg white
2 teaspoons powdered milk 

Blend all the ingredients together until they form a smooth, paste-like consistency. The mask can either be used immediately or left in the fridge for half an hour first. Massage 2 tbsp of the mask onto face and neck using circular upward motions. Relax for 30 minutes, or until the mask is dry. Rinse off with warm water, then follow with a cold water rinse. Pat dry.

Make a cucumber anti-blemish face mask
From the book, "The Ultimate Natural Beauty Book" by Jo Fairley
1-inch chunk of cucumber
1 drop rosemary essential oil
1 egg white

            Whizz the cucumber in a blender until it becomes completely liquid, then add the drop of rosemary essential oil. Whisk the egg white until stiff, fold in the cucumber mixture and smooth over the face avoiding the eyes and mouth area. Remove after 15 minutes using a clean, damp washcloth.

Cucumber water:

            Slice and quarter about 1/4 to 1/2 a cucumber, put it in a glass and fill with water. It is really good and refreshing. It is also wonderful for your skin working from the inside out. You can also do this with green tea ginger ale. Yummy and good for you!

Refresh with a cucumber skin tonic:

          Chop 1 cucumber and puree in a blender with 4 tablespoons mint. Strain off the juice and store in the fridge. The tonic will keep for 24 hours in the fridge. To increase its life, add 1 teaspoon vodka.

Mix cucumber with honey for a cucumber-honey toner:
1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut up into pieces
2 teaspoon honey

Puree cucumber in a blender. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set the sieve over a glass bowl or measuring cup. Pour the cucumber puree through the sieve and let it stand for 15 minutes for the juices to drip into the bowl. Pour the clear juice into a clean bottle and add honey. To use, shake the bottle and saturate a cotton pad with the lotion. Sweep over face, neck and chest morning and night, and let it air dry (about 3 to 4 minutes). Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Clear Skin Mask:

                If you are occasionally troubled by blemishes, this easy mask will help to prevent them.

Place the following in a blender and blend until smooth:
1/2 cucumber, peeled
1 tablespoon instant nonfat dry milk
1 teaspoon plain yogurt

Apply to face and leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Cucumber Astringent:
            An easy way to reduce oily shine:
Coarsely chop 1/2 a cucumber, peeled, and place in a blender; blend until smooth. Apply liberally to face and allow staying on for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and pat face dry.

Nourishing Cucumber-Avocado Facial Mask:

            This magic formula does it all: nourishes, tightens pores, and helps slough off dead skin cells to reveal fresher skin.

Place the following ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth:

1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled cucumber

1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled avocado

1 egg white

2 teaspoons powdered milk

Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then apply to face and neck. Leave the mask in place for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Splash cool water on after that, then gently pat dry.

Quick Fix for Puffy Eyes:

Time-honored because it works:
Slice two thin rounds of cucumber, lie down, and place the cucumber slices over your eyes. Rest for 15 minutes, then remove cucumber.
For Pimples:
    Make a paste of salad cucumber and apply to your face. this will give you clean fresh look. It will absorb excess oil. this is helpful for removing pimples and black spots.

Radiant Facial Treatment:

If your complexion is dull and oily, this easy formula will help you look glowing and radiant:

1 teaspoon grated cucumber
splash of rosewater

Apply to face and allow staying for 15 minutes and then rinsing with warm water.

Cucumber in Various Recipes:

Cucumber soups

Polish Cold Cucumber-Beet Soup Recipe

                                                                                                          

Ingredients:

·         1 pound sliced beets

·         2 tbsp sour cream

·         1 cup buttermilk

·         1 small seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into pieces

·         Salt to taste

·         1 tbsp chives

·         1 boiled egg

Preparation:

      Place beets in bowl of a food processor and whirl until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and puree until velvety. Adjust seasonings. Chill.  Serve in a chilled martini or iced-tea glass garnished with a cucumber slice boiled egg and chives, if desired.

Cold Melon-Cucumber Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

·         1 green flesh melon

·         2 cucumber

·         1 cup yogurt

·         Salt to taste

·         White vinegar

Preparation:

                Cut melon into cubes. Peel and cut 4 slices of cucumber and set slices aside. Cut rest of cucumber into large chunks. Place melon, cucumber, yogurt and vinegar into food processor or blender. Pour in vinegar. Blend until smooth and salt to taste. If you will not serve immediately, refrigerate until serving. If refrigerated, stir thoroughly first. Ladle into bowls and garnish by cutting four slices of cucumber into small pieces and placing on top of soup.

Syrian Cucumber Mint Soup

Ingredients:

·         4 cucumbers

·         2 cups yogurt

·         5 ounces cheese

·         Salt to taste

·         Half tsp garlic paste

·         7,8 mint leaves, chopped

Preparation:

                Take a bowl, combine yogurt, cheese, chopped mint leaves salt and garlic. Mix well. Now peel the cucumber and cut into small pieces. Add it in the bowl and mix. Garnish and serve.