1 Corinthians 10:31 [kjv]  Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Introduction to apple ingredients

Apple, deciduous tree, oval leaves, white flowers with red tinge. The fruit is round, sweet or slightly sour. It is a common fruit, rich in nutrients, and has the functions of diet therapy and adjuvant therapy. Apples are native to Europe, Central Asia, West Asia and Turkey, and were introduced to China in the 19th century. China is the largest apple producer in the world, and it is cultivated in Northeast China, North China, East China, Northwest China, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places.

nutritional value

1. The colloid and trace element chromium in apples can maintain the stability of blood sugar and effectively reduce cholesterol;

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

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

4. The unique fragrance of apple can relieve the bad mood caused by excessive stress, and also has the effect of refreshing the mind;

5. Apples are rich in crude fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, assist the body to discharge waste smoothly, and reduce the harm of harmful substances to the skin;

6. Apples contain a large amount of magnesium, sulfur, iron, copper, iodine, manganese, zinc and other trace elements, which can make the skin greasy, smooth, rosy and shiny.

Edible effect

1. Nourishing blood: Iron must be absorbed under acidic conditions and in the presence of vitamin C, so eating apples has a good preventive effect on iron-deficiency anemia.

2. Skin care: Apples are rich in magnesium, which can make the skin rosy, shiny and elastic.

3. Protect the heart: Apple's fiber, pectin, antioxidants, etc. can reduce bad cholesterol in the body and increase the content of good cholesterol, so eating one or two apples a day is not easy to get heart disease.

4. Raw apples can cure constipation, and cooked apples can cure diarrhea: Apples are rich in special substances such as tannic acid, pectin, dietary fiber, etc. Tannic acid is a intestinal astringent, which can reduce intestinal secretion and reduce the water in stool , so as to stop diarrhea. And pectin is a "two-faced pie". Unheated raw pectin can soften stool and relieve constipation, while boiled pectin has the effect of astringent and antidiarrheal. Dietary fiber also has a laxative effect.

5. Ningshen and sleep: The elements such as phosphorus and iron contained in apples are easily absorbed by the intestinal wall, and have the functions of nourishing the brain, nourishing blood, and tranquilizing the mind. The aroma of apples is a great remedy for depression and depression. Studies have found that among many smells, the aroma of apple has the greatest impact on people's psychology, and it has a clear effect on eliminating psychological depression.

6. Whitening and beauty, lowering cholesterol: The colloid and trace element chromium in apples can maintain the stability of blood sugar and effectively reduce cholesterol. The crude fiber in apples can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, and is rich in trace elements such as iron and zinc, which can make the skin smooth and shiny, and play a role in beauty and slimming.

For people

It is especially suitable for patients with chronic gastritis, indigestion, qi stagnation, constipation, chronic diarrhea, neurogenic colitis, hypertension, blood lipids and obesity, cancer patients, anemia and vitamin deficiency.

Taboo crowd

Nephritis and diabetic patients should not eat more.

Buying skills

There are many varieties of apples, the common ones are: Red Fuji, Gala, Red General, Jonagold, Red Star, Qin Guan, Huang Marshal, etc. Different varieties have different selection methods.

Red Fuji:

1. Check whether the apple stalk has concentric circles. It is sweeter due to sufficient sunlight.

2. See if there are stripes on the apple, the more the better.

3. The redder the apple is, the brighter it is.

Qin Guan:

1. Pick a well-proportioned size (preferably a medium size)

2. Press the apple with your hand, the one that moves is sweet, and the one that doesn't move is sour.

3. The color should be uniform.

Marshal Huang:

1. Pick the ones with yellow color, the more pitting, the better.

2. Weigh it by hand. The lighter ones are softer and the heavier ones are more brittle.

Apple Nutrition Facts List

[Nutrition content per 100g]

basic nutrition

Energy 54 kcal

Protein 0.2 g

Fat 0.2 g

Carbohydrates 13.5 g

Crude fiber 1.2 g

lipids

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids 0.007 g

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids 0.051 g

Polyunsaturated fatty acids as a percentage of total fatty acids 59.3 %

trans fatty acid grams

Trans fatty acids as % of total fatty acids

Cholesterol mg

Plant sterols mg

Carotene 27 mcg

Lutein 40 mcg

Lycopene mcg

minerals

Calcium 4 mg

Magnesium 4 mg

Sodium 1.6 mg

Potassium 119 mg

Phosphorus 12 mg

Sulfur 2.79 mg

Chlorine 2.47 mg

Iron 0.6 mg

Iodine mcg

Zinc 0.19 mg

Selenium 0.12 mcg

Copper 0.06 mg

Manganese 0.03 mg

Fluorine 3.3 mcg

vitamins

Vitamin A 16.2 mcg

Vitamin C 4 mg

Vitamin D mcg

Vitamin E 2.12 mg

Vitamin K 2.2 mcg

Vitamin P (flavonoids) 15.1 mg

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 0.06 mg

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.02 mg

Vitamin B3 (niacin) 0.2 mg

Vitamin B4 (choline) 3.4 mg

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 0.061 mg

Vitamin B6 0.041 mg

Vitamin B7 (Biotin) mcg

Vitamin B9 (folic acid) 3 mcg

Vitamin B12 mcg

Vitamin B14 (Betaine) 0.1 mg

amino acid

Leucine 12 mg

Methionine 3 mg

Threonine 7 mg

Lysine 10 mg

Tryptophan 7 mg

Valine 14 mg

Histidine 3 mg

Isoleucine 9 mg

Phenylalanine 11 mg