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Apple Juice
Traditionally Used For
| Arthritis | Bowel Stimulator |
| Calming of Digestive System | Cleanse Intestines of Toxins |
| Digestive Stimulant | Fingernails |
| Gout | Hair |
| Indigestion | Kidneys |
| Liver | Rheumatism |
| Skin | Weight Loss |
A Good Source Of
| Chlorine | Copper | Iron |
| Magnesium | Manganese | Pectin |
| Phosphorus | Potassium | Silicon |
| Sodium | Sulfur | Vitamin A |
| Vitamin B–1, 2, & 6 | Vitamin C | Biotin |
| Folic Acid | Pantothenic Acid |
Freshness Test
A good apple for juicing purposes is hard and firm. Avoid those apples that are bruised.
Important
Some people will say you can juice the seeds of the apple and others say you should not due to the fact that apple seeds contain some cyanide. Personally, I do not juice the seeds of apples.
General
As with all fruits and vegetables, it is best to buy organic apples. It's even better if you have an apple tree growing in your backyard!
As you probably already know, non–organic commercial apple growers will put wax on the apples. This is what makes the apples shine. It's for this reason that I prefer organic apples as I don't want to be juicing wax too!
If it is not possible to get non–waxed apples, then it is best to peel the apples.
When you do buy an apple, check it for worms. It's a fact of life... worms do like apples and there is nothing you can do about this. Chances of finding a worm are slim, but it has been known to happen.
As with many fruits and vegetables, the peel contains a lot of nutrition. If you are not able to juice the peel, then the Vitamin A content will be substantially reduced.
Chinese Herbal Information
Properties:
Energy: cool
5 Elements: wood,earth
5 Flavors: sour,sweet
General Information:
Nothing to report.
Cautions & Suggestions:
Nothing to report.
Benefits:
| Low Blood Sugar | Lubricates The Lungs |
| Promotes Digestion |
Picture of Apples
An Empire apple.
Photo by Peggy Greb.
Apple — Nutritional Analysis
| Nutrient | Units | Value per 100 grams |
| Proximates | ||
| Water | g
|
83.93
|
| Energy | kcal
|
59
|
| Energy | kj
|
247
|
| Protein | g
|
0.19
|
| Total lipid (fat) | g
|
0.36
|
| Ash | g
|
0.26
|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | g
|
15.25
|
| Fiber, total dietary | g
|
2.7
|
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium, Ca | mg
|
7
|
| Iron, Fe | mg
|
0.18
|
| Magnesium, Mg | mg
|
5
|
| Phosphorus, P | mg
|
7
|
| Potassium, K | mg
|
115
|
| Sodium, Na | mg
|
0
|
| Zinc, Zn | mg
|
0.04
|
| Copper, Cu | mg
|
0.041
|
| Manganese, Mn | mg
|
0.045
|
| Selenium, Se | mcg
|
0.3
|
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | mg
|
5.7
|
| Thiamin | mg
|
0.017
|
| Riboflavin | mg
|
0.014
|
| Niacin | mg
|
0.077
|
| Pantothenic acid | mg
|
0.061
|
| Vitamin B-6 | mg
|
0.048
|
| Folate, total | mcg
|
3
|
| Folic acid | mcg
|
0
|
| Folate, food | mcg
|
3
|
| Folate, DFE | mcg_DFE
|
3
|
| Vitamin B-12 | mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin A, IU | IU
|
53
|
| Retinol | mcg
|
0
|
| Vitamin A, RAE | mcg_RAE
|
3
|
| Vitamin E | mg_ATE
|
0.320
|
| Tocopherol, alpha | mg
|
0.32
|
| Amino Acids | ||
| Tryptophan | g
|
0.002
|
| Threonine | g
|
0.007
|
| Isoleucine | g
|
0.008
|
| Leucine | g
|
0.012
|
| Lysine | g
|
0.012
|
| Methionine | g
|
0.002
|
| Cystine | g
|
0.003
|
| Phenylalanine | g
|
0.005
|
| Tyrosine | g
|
0.004
|
| Valine | g
|
0.009
|
| Arginine | g
|
0.006
|
| Histidine | g
|
0.003
|
| Alanine | g
|
0.007
|
| Aspartic acid | g
|
0.034
|
| Glutamic acid | g
|
0.020
|
| Glycine | g
|
0.008
|
| Proline | g
|
0.007
|
| Serine | g
|
0.008
|
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You can read and view questions that have been asked in my juicing questions and answers section.
Random Questions That Have Been Asked:
- Blanching vegetables before freezing
- Can I freeze the juice and drink it later?
- What juice will clean my colon of old fecal matter?
- Juicing while pregnant and breastfeeding (nursing).
- Is it okay to store juice and drink it later?
- My apple juice turns brown, is it okay?
- Is Eating Whole Fruit Okay Even Though It Is High In Sugar?
- How often should I juice to get enough nutrition?
- Should I peel beets for juicing them or just wash them?
- Receding Gums and Juicing