Modern people often look for healing properties in overseas fruits, strive to improve their health with the help of new-fangled recipes, stubbornly ignoring traditional and affordable products.
These products undoubtedly include apples.
In terms of health benefits, they are not inferior, and in some respects, superior to expensive exotic “analogues”.
There are at least five reasons to include your favorite fruits in your daily diet.
1) The results of scientific research have shown that a person only needs to eat a few aromatic fruits to significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
2) It has been authoritatively proven that regular consumption of apples reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and cerebral hemorrhage. The plant fibers contained in the product reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, which affects the stabilization of blood pressure.
3) The fruit is useful for people who want to lose weight. The fiber and water contained in apples help to saturate the body, suppressing the feeling of hunger. It is important that there is no release of extra calories.
4) The presence of antioxidants in apple fruits helps strengthen skeletal bones, reduces the risk of bronchial asthma and cancer. An anti-inflammatory effect is also noted.
5) Doctors unanimously recommend apples for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia.
Seeds also have beneficial properties, but you should eat them in moderation, as they contain toxins.
It is important to note that the most vitamins are in the peel of the fruit, therefore, it can and should be eaten. But there are certain conditions.
Naturally, freshly picked apples from your own garden are healthier and safer than imported, more attractive fruits.
To combat various pests and diseases, fruit trees are regularly treated.
Then, to maintain the marketable appearance during storage and transportation, the fruits are additionally processed in various ways, sometimes not harmless.
As a result, dangerous substances are concentrated in the skin. Therefore, if you have any doubts about a product bought in a store, it is better to peel it.
