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What role does brown sugar play in boiling apples?
Practice 1: Wash the apples, peel and cut into pieces, then put them in a boiling water pot and cook them with rock sugar. Boil them on high fire, simmer for 3-5 minutes, turn off the fire and let them cool. It tastes better in the refrigerator after it is completely cooled.

Method 2: Wash the apples, cut them into small pieces, put them in a casserole, add appropriate amount of water, then boil over high heat and turn to low heat for 20 minutes, add 1 spoon of brown sugar, and then cook for about 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.

Nutritional analysis:

Brown sugar has the effects of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, invigorating spleen and warming stomach, expelling wind and cold, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Apples contain much more calcium than ordinary fruits, which helps to metabolize excess salt in the body. Malic acid can metabolize calories and prevent obesity in the lower body. As for soluble fiber pectin, it can solve constipation. Pectin can also promote the excretion of lead, mercury and manganese in gastrointestinal tract, regulate the blood sugar level of human body and prevent the sudden rise and fall of blood sugar.

Nutrition of apples:

1. Colloid and trace element chromium in apples can keep blood sugar stable and effectively lower cholesterol;

2. In the air pollution environment, eating more apples can improve the respiratory system and lung function, and protect the lungs from pollution and smoke;

3. Polyphenols and flavonoids contained in apples are natural chemical antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of lung cancer and prevent lead poisoning;

4. Apple's unique fragrance can relieve the bad mood caused by excessive pressure, and also has a refreshing effect;

5. Apples are rich in crude fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help the human body to discharge waste smoothly and reduce substances harmful to the skin;

6. Apples contain a lot of trace elements such as magnesium, sulfur, iron, copper, iodine, manganese and zinc, which can make the skin greasy, smooth, ruddy and shiny.