The benefits of eating apples

Everyone loves apples, and they are an indispensable fruit in every household. Let’s learn more about them.

Apple, a major fruit of the Rosaceae family, is not only the most important fruit in my country, but also the most widely planted and produced fruit in the world. It tastes sweet and sour and is rich in nutrition. According to measurements, every 100 grams of apple contains 6.5-11.2 grams of fructose, 2.5-3.5 grams of glucose, and 1.0-5.2 grams of sucrose; it also contains trace elements such as zinc, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and carotene. There is a saying in the United States: "Eat an apple at every meal and you won't need to see a doctor." Although this is a bit exaggerated, the nutritional and medicinal value of apples can be seen from this. Because the nutrition contained in apples is comprehensive and easy to be digested and absorbed by the human body, they are very suitable for infants, the elderly, and patients.

Nutritional value of apples:

Apples are known as "fruits of wisdom" and "fruits of memory". People have long discovered that eating more apples can improve memory and intelligence. Apples are not only rich in sugar, vitamins and minerals, which are essential nutrients for the brain, but more importantly, they are rich in zinc. According to research, zinc is a component of many important enzymes in the human body and a key element in promoting growth and development. Zinc is widely involved in the metabolism of proteins, fats and sugars in the body through enzymes. Zinc is also an indispensable element for the formation of nucleic acids and proteins that are closely related to memory. Zinc deficiency can cause poor development of the hippocampus in the marginal part of the cerebral cortex and affect memory. Experiments have also shown that reducing zinc in food can seriously hinder the memory and learning ability of young children. Zinc is also closely related to the production of antibodies and the improvement of human immunity.

Apple benefits and functions:

1. Apple has the effect of lowering cholesterol levels

French researchers have concluded through experiments that eating apples can reduce blood cholesterol levels, increase bile secretion and bile acid function, thus preventing cholesterol from precipitating in bile to form gallstones. Some experiments have found that more than 50% of people who eat apples regularly have cholesterol levels 10% lower than those who do not eat apples.

2. Apple also has the dual effects of laxative and antidiarrheal

The cellulose in apples can soften the stool in the large intestine; apples are rich in organic acids, which can stimulate gastrointestinal motility and promote smooth bowel movements. On the other hand, apples contain pectin, which can inhibit abnormal intestinal motility and slow down digestion, thereby inhibiting mild diarrhea.

3. Apples can lower blood pressure

Apples contain more potassium, which can combine with excess sodium salt in the human body and excrete it from the body. When the human body consumes too much sodium salt, eating some apples is conducive to balancing electrolytes in the body. The phosphorus and iron contained in apples are easily absorbed by the intestinal wall, which can nourish the brain and blood, calm the mind and promote sleep. The aroma of apples is a good medicine for treating depression and depression. After many experiments, experts have found that among many smells, the aroma of apples has the greatest psychological impact on people, and it has a significant effect of eliminating psychological depression. Clinical use has proved that after letting patients with mental depression smell the aroma of apples, their mood has greatly improved, their spirits are relaxed and happy, and the sense of depression disappears. Experiments have also shown that insomnia patients can fall asleep quickly and quietly by smelling the fragrance of apples before going to bed. Wash the apples and squeeze the juice, take 100 ml each time, 3 times a day, take it continuously, and take it for 15 days as a course of treatment. Apples have the effect of lowering cholesterol levels. French researchers have concluded through experiments that eating apples can reduce blood cholesterol levels, increase bile secretion and bile acid function, and thus prevent cholesterol from precipitating in bile to form gallstones. Some experiments have found that more than 50% of people who eat apples regularly have cholesterol levels 10% lower than those who do not eat apples.