How to eat apples to get the most benefit: dietitian recommendations
'09.03.2020'
Source: RIA News
Eating peeled apples is considered beneficial, but in some cases it can still be harmful, writes "RIA News".
How to benefit from this fruit and do without side effects, said nutritionist Irina Lizun.
An apple is one of the simplest and at the same time healthy fruits, however some eat it incorrectly. The fact is that apples do not need to be peeled, because there are dietary fibers in the peel that help cleanse the body. Lizun is sure: if you peel an apple, you throw in a garbage a very useful part of the product.
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“A very big problem of modern people is the poor functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Remember that the GI tract is the organ of natural detoxification. If it works well, then the body cleanses itself. Dietary fiber, which is in the peel of apples, helps to ensure that nothing stagnates. The second function of dietary fiber is to feed the microbiota within us. We will not completely digest the peel, and the bacteria will eat it up. In the process of absorption, these bacteria release a lot of useful things, ”said the nutritionist.
Aggressive marketing of retail chains is the reason why Russians started peeling apples and throwing such healthy dietary fiber into the trash. To give the fruit a more attractive look, cunning sellers came up with waxed apples. Yes, it increases sales, but it affects health, said Lizun.
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“The wax, of course, is food grade, and no one dies when they eat an apple with wax. But in the best case, rinse the apple with warm water and rub it with a towel before eating. The wax will not be completely washed off, but at least partially removed. Waxes can cause an allergic reaction or rash. If you notice this, then it is better to start peeling such apples before eating, ”the doctor advises.
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