Apples are a unique product. It is not for nothing that they are among the most famous fruits. They combine excellent taste and a number of useful properties, for which they are appreciated by doctors and nutritionists.
The benefits of apples for the body
Apples contain a high concentration of fiber and pectin, which help cleanse the body and improve digestion. The substance polyphenol found in apples prevents the formation of fatty deposits and has good antioxidant properties, which prevents the risk of premature aging. Due to their high iron content, apples help reduce the risk of many diseases associated with the cardiovascular system. Contains vitamins of the group: A, B, E, C, P, as well as potassium, iodine, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, sulfur, boron.
Regular consumption of these fruits helps to improve the functioning of the thyroid gland, strengthen the bone apparatus, maintain a normal level of hemoglobin in the blood, and normalize the activity of the nervous system.
Apples are low in calories. Nutritional value: 52 kcal per 100 grams of fresh product. Apples are practically devoid of fat, but they contain carbohydrates, which allow a person to maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time. They are great for those who want to lose weight and those who are on a diet. 100 grams of baked apples contains almost 66 kcal, which also will not harm the figure. But dried apples contain 253 kcal per 100 grams, so if you want to keep your weight, you should not get carried away with them.
Eating apples for weight loss
Qualified dietitians often recommend eating apples for weight loss. Because they are useful, improve metabolic processes and digestion, help the intestines and are available (you can easily buy them in a store or on the market). There are a large number of recipes and apple diets that allow you to significantly lose weight at home in a short period of time (5 to 10 days). However, this result of losing weight can often have dire consequences. Coarse fiber leads to damage to the walls of the stomach and depletion of the body. After such diets, weight returns very quickly. This is due to the fact that stressful situations signal the body to store up energy and it begins to accumulate it in fat cells. In order to avoid such consequences, during the diet, you need to eat a balanced diet, do not overeat and strictly adhere to the daily portion.
Apples are not recommended to be consumed in the morning on an empty stomach, because dietary fiber and acids can irritate the walls of the stomach. To neutralize the effect of irritants, it is better to cook the fruits in the oven. The result is a delicious, simple dietary dessert. For breakfast, it is better to make oatmeal in water or with the addition of milk, which will protect the stomach and intestines from the effects of not only fruit acids, but also other harmful substances.
Due to the high fructose content, apples are recommended to be eaten between meals as a snack (for example, for lunch or afternoon tea), for complete absorption by the body. But no later than 16:00.
Apples can be peeled and peeled, cut and added to porridge (oatmeal, buckwheat). Or cook in the oven, because baked apples are undoubtedly beneficial for safe weight loss. It is them that are allowed to be used for consumption by people who are trying to simultaneously lose weight and cure long-standing pathologies of the intestinal or gastric tract.
It should be borne in mind that eating these fruits fresh should be used with caution for people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases. Excessive consumption of fruit fruits can provoke inflammation in the gallbladder.
Is it possible to eat apples when losing weight at night
In fact, it all depends on how exactly the losing weight gains the daily calorie intake of the diet, and whether he gains it at all. If the apple fits into the calorie content, and there are still free carbohydrates that can be consumed, then there should be no problems with the use of this fruit. But despite the huge benefits for the body, it is still not recommended to use apples for weight loss.
Apples are high in carbohydrates and fructose, which are nothing more than sugar. Their excess, together with calories, leads to fatty deposits. Since the body does not have time to burn excess calories throughout the day, it stores them in reserve. To lose weight, in the evening it is preferable to eat only protein foods: lean meats (for example, poultry), eggs, low-fat dairy products. Increasing the amount of protein in your diet and reducing your carbohydrate intake will help you burn fat faster. And it is better to leave the use of apples for the first half of the day.
Also, the use of apples in some cases, can increase appetite and cause bloating (which is very unacceptable before bedtime).
Therefore, eating apples at night while losing weight is not the best option. Dinner should consist of protein foods and vegetables, preferably fresh. The exception is fibrous, starchy vegetables, for example, potatoes, beets, it is better to exclude them from the diet during the diet. The last meal should be 2-3 hours before bedtime.
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