Apples are one of the healthiest and most delicious fruits that are high in fiber and vitamins. They recommend quenching thirst and hunger - however, many people notice that after eating them, the feeling of hunger does not go away, but on the contrary intensifies.
Apples action
Increased hunger after eating apples has been linked to several factors. Firstly, apple juice increases the acidity of gastric juice, as a result of which appetite is activated and, accordingly, a person begins to feel hungry. Secondly, sour and green apples are high in ascorbic acid, which is also an appetite stimulant. And thirdly, apple fiber improves the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, which leads to accelerated digestion of food and the need to refill an empty stomach.
For saturation, it is recommended to eat friable sweet red apples, which have much less ascorbic acid.
In order not to feel hungry after eating fresh apples, nutritionists are advised to give preference to baked apples or dried apple chips. They contain few acids that promote the secretion of gastric juice, soothe the digestive tract and saturate in literally one snack. To enhance the feeling of satiety, baked apples can be combined with sugar, cottage cheese or honey - however, such a delicacy will be quite high in calories, therefore, it is better for people on a diet to exclude sweet ingredients.
Usage rules
According to the standards of the World Health Organization, it is advisable to consume no more than 500-700 grams of various fruits per day. However, in the apple season, they can be replaced with apples - moreover, 500 grams is the norm for women, and 700 grams should be eaten by men. Apples are recommended to be eaten just before lunch - the ascorbic acid contained in them will whet the appetite, and the fiber will fill the stomach, which will allow a person to eat less food than usual.
If you follow the above rule, you can effectively lose weight and reduce the likelihood of obesity from excessive food intake.
Apples should be eaten with the peel, as it contains the antioxidant quercetin, which, in combination with vitamin C, protects the human body from free radicals. As for apple seeds, which contain a large amount of iodine, they can be consumed, but not more than three to four apples per day. In addition to iodine, apple seeds also contain hydrocyanic acid, which can be poisoned by eating several kilograms of this valuable crunchy fruit.
