Papaya - a world class meat tenderizer, natural digestive aid, prevents ulcers, and also a soft contact lense cleaner.Rx for Apples
Eat the whole fresh fruit to enjoy a wide range of healthful benefits. Green apples tend to taste tart, but they usually have more “snap.” Red apples are usually sweeter, but may have a mealy texture. Wash apples with soap and water before eating to eliminate any pesticide residues.
The Safety Factor
U.S. Department of Agriculture herb authority (and poet) lames A. Duke, Ph.D., sums up apple safety this way:
An apple a day keeps the doctor away,
Or at least that’s what some people say.
But one man, we read,
Ate a cupful of seed,
And this man died.
Overdosed. Cyanide.
Strange but true: Apple seeds contain high levels of cyanide, the powerful poison. It takes an estimated ½ cup of seeds to kill the average adult, but considerably less to kill children and the elderly. Many parents are familiar with the stomachaches young children develop when they eat apple cores. The small number of seeds in the typical core poses little risk of serious poisoning, but children should be taught not to eat apple seeds.
Eat all the fresh apples you want, just stay away from the seeds. If apples cause minor discomforts, such as diarrhea or constipation, eat less or stop eating them. If diarrhea or constipation does not improve within a week, consult a physician.
Do not attempt to treat diabetes, high cholesterol, or colon disease solely with herbs. In such cases, apples should be used to complement professional medical care.