First, apples contain magical "apple phenol", which is easily soluble in water and easily absorbed by the human body. This magical "apple phenol" has seven functions: first, it resists oxidation and keeps food fresh; The second is to eliminate odor, which can remove fishy smell and bad breath; The third is to prevent tooth decay; Fourth, it can inhibit the production of melanin and enzymes; Fifth, it can inhibit the occurrence of reactive oxygen species and prevent various lifestyle diseases caused by reactive oxygen species; Sixth, it can inhibit the rise of blood pressure and prevent hypertension; Seventh, it can inhibit allergic reaction and has certain antiallergic effect.
Secondly, apples contain "pectin", which is a kind of water-soluble dietary fiber, which can reduce the number of bad bacteria in the intestine and help beneficial bacteria to reproduce. The once popular "Apple Diet" is used to make people feel full and regulate the intestines, so as to achieve the effect of losing weight. Now many Americans regard apples as a necessity to lose weight. They go on a diet one day a week and eat only apples. This day is called "Apple Day".
Thirdly, apples are rich in vitamin C, which is the protector of the cardiovascular system and a healthy element for heart patients. At the same time, vitamin C can effectively inhibit the formation of skin melanin, help eliminate skin pigmentation, increase heme, and delay skin aging, which has the effect of beauty beauty. American researchers have also proved that "taking vitamin C directly from fresh fruits is more effective than taking oral drugs". Eating a red Fuji every day can meet most of the vitamin C that the human body needs every day.
Apple polysaccharide, potassium ion, pectin, tartaric acid and other substances. Modern people ingest too much protein in their daily diet, and these protein are broken down into amino acids, which makes most people's body fluids "acidic". Acidic body fluids will continue to accumulate in the body, making people feel tired and weak. Polysaccharides, potassium ions, pectin and tartaric acid contained in apples can neutralize acid radicals in acidic body fluids and reduce the acidity in body fluids, thus alleviating fatigue.
5. Apples contain flavonoids. The research report published by Finnish researcher 1999 10 shows that flavonoids in apples are effective substances to reduce the incidence of cancer.
Vitamin C in apples is a protector of cardiovascular system and a healthy element for patients with heart disease.
People who eat more apples are much less likely to catch a cold than those who don't eat or eat less apples. Therefore, some scientists and doctors call apples "all-round healthy fruits" or "general practitioners". Now the air pollution is more serious. Eating more apples can improve the respiratory system and lung function, and protect the lungs from pollution and smoke.
The colloid and carrier element chromium in apple can keep blood sugar stable, so apple is not only a healthy snack for diabetics, but also an essential fruit for everyone who wants to control blood sugar level. But also can effectively lower cholesterol.
Apples can also prevent cancer and lead poisoning.
Chinese medicine believes that apples have the effects of promoting fluid production to quench thirst, moistening lung to relieve annoyance, invigorating spleen and stomach, nourishing heart and benefiting qi, moistening intestine to stop diarrhea, relieving summer heat and sobering up.
Applicable people
It is very suitable for infants, the elderly and patients.
Nowadays, the pace of urban life is very tense, and professional people are under great pressure. Many people have different degrees of tension and depression. At this time, picking up an apple and smelling it will relieve the bad mood and refresh your mind.
Expectant mothers eat an apple every day, which can reduce the reaction during pregnancy.
Applicable amount
Eating 1-2 apples a day is enough to achieve the above effect.
Men should eat more apples than women, because apples can lower cholesterol.
≮ Special tips ≯
Apples are rich in nutrition. Chewing slowly when eating apples is not only conducive to digestion, but also conducive to reducing human diseases.
Don't eat fruit before meals, so as not to affect normal eating and digestion.
≮ Health traffic lights ≯
Apples are rich in sugar and potassium salt, so patients with nephritis and diabetes should not eat more.