Apples are a real storehouse of various vitamins and substances valuable for the body. For a long time, people have eaten them fresh or after heat treatment, due to the fact that these fruits are excellent raw materials for the production of all kinds of culinary products and for the preparation of various drinks.
The high iron content makes apples indispensable for anemia, and the juice from these fruits has a firming effect on the cardiovascular system, therefore it is indicated for people engaged in mental work. Regular consumption of apples improves digestion and the condition of the intestinal microflora, as well as it can prevent the appearance of premature wrinkles and strengthen the hair structure.
The chemical composition is determined by many factors such as the variety of the fruit, the growing and storage conditions, the degree of maturity and the length of shelf life. Apples contain a lot of sugars, the main of which is fructose. They also have a very high content of organic acids, among which chlorogenic acid and ursolic acid, which is a regulator of metabolic processes in the body, are considered especially valuable.
In addition to acids, apples contain a lot of tannins, nitrogenous and pectin substances, fiber, as well as important minerals - potassium, iron and others. These fruits are rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, K, P, PP, inositol and folic acid. Due to its low calorie content, only 47 kcal, it is not included in a huge number of diets and diet products.
Apples are very useful for the heart, they are indicated for cardiac edema for fasting days. Apple diets are prescribed for people suffering from disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as a prophylactic agent in the treatment of hypertension and colds.
Fresh apples are considered the most useful, however, even after storage, they retain a huge amount of valuable substances and useful qualities.
The organic acids contained in apples are involved in the regulation of acid-base balance in the human body, due to which they have a positive effect on gout, diabetes and some forms of diathesis. Potassium, which is part of apples, has a positive effect on the body, it stimulates the excretory system, and pectin helps to eliminate harmful cholesterol. In addition to cholesterol, pectins remove other harmful substances from the body as a result of various inflammatory processes, intoxication and digestive disorders. Bringing to normal the activity of the stomach, apples are very useful for the elderly and people leading a sedentary lifestyle.
It is known that the composition and fullness of nutrients depends to a certain extent on the color of apples. The most useful are apples with green peels. The peculiarity of these fruits is that the content of sugars in them is several times less, and the content of vitamins is ten times more. It is these apples that contain several times more iron.
Do not forget that the peel contains much more vitamins and nutrients than the pulp, so eating them unpeeled is much healthier.
When consumed regularly, they can significantly improve the condition of the skin and hair. In addition, they facilitate the assimilation of heavy and fatty foods. Green apple varieties are hypoallergenic, they can be safe for people with a tendency to food allergies. They are also recommended for use by people with low acidity of gastric juice.
