The benefits of apples The benefits of eating apples

　　Apple profile:

　　Apple is a major fruit belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is not only the most important fruit in my country, but also the most widely planted and produced fruit in the world. Its taste is sweet and sour, delicious and nutritious. According to measurements, every 100 grams of apples contains 6.5 to 11.2 grams of fructose. Grape 2.5 to 3.5 grams of sugar, 1.0 to 5.2 grams of sucrose； It also contains trace elements zinc, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C and carotene. There is a popular saying in the United States: "Eat an apple with every meal and you won't need to call a doctor." Although this statement is a bit exaggerated, the nutritional and medicinal value of apples can be seen from this. And because the nutrients contained in apples are both comprehensive and easily digested and absorbed by the human body, they are very suitable for infants, young children, the elderly and patients.

　　Apple nutritional value:

　　Apple is known as "wisdom fruit" and "memory fruit". People have long discovered that eating more apples can improve memory and intelligence. Apples are not only rich in sugar, vitamins and minerals and other nutrients necessary for the brain, but more importantly, they are rich in zinc. According to research, zinc is a component of many important enzymes in the human body and is a key element in promoting growth and development. Zinc is widely involved in the metabolism of proteins, fats and sugars in the body through enzymes. Zinc is also an essential element in nucleic acids and proteins that are closely related to memory. Zinc deficiency can stunt the development of the hippocampus in the marginal part of the cerebral cortex and affect memory. Experiments have also proven that reducing zinc in food can seriously impair young children's memory and learning abilities. Zinc is also closely related to the production of antibodies and improving human immunity.

　　Apple functions and functions:

　　1. Apples have the effect of lowering cholesterol levels

　　French researchers have concluded through experiments that eating apples can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood, increase bile secretion and bile acid function, thus preventing cholesterol from precipitating in the bile to form gallstones. Some experiments have found that more than 50% of people who regularly eat apples have cholesterol levels that are 10% lower than those who do not eat apples.

　　2. Apple also has the dual functions of laxative and antidiarrheal.

　　The fiber contained in apples can soften stool in the large intestine； Apples are rich in organic acids, which can stimulate gastrointestinal motility and promote smooth bowel movements. On the other hand, apples contain pectin, which can inhibit abnormal intestinal peristalsis, slow down digestive activities, and thus inhibit mild diarrhea。

　　3. Apples can lower blood pressure

　　Apples contain more potassium, which can combine with the body's excess sodium and excrete it from the body. When the body consumes too much sodium, eating some apples will help balance the electrolytes in the body. The phosphorus, iron and other elements contained in apples are easily absorbed by the intestinal wall, and have the effect of nourishing the brain, nourishing blood, and calming the mind and sleeping. The aroma of apples is a great remedy for depression and feelings of oppression. After many experiments, experts have found that among many smells, the aroma of apple has the greatest impact on people's psychology, and it has an obvious effect of eliminating psychological depression. clinical It has been proven that after patients with mental depression smell the aroma of apples, their mood improves greatly, their spirits are relaxed and happy, and their sense of depression disappears. Experiments have also proven that insomnia patients can make people fall asleep quietly faster if they smell the scent of apples before falling asleep. Wash the apples and squeeze the juice, take 100 ml each time, 3 times a day, continuously, 15 days is a course of treatment. Apples have the effect of lowering cholesterol levels. French researchers have concluded through experiments that eating apples can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood, increase bile secretion and bile acid function, thus preventing cholesterol from precipitating in the bile to form gallstones. Some experiments have found that more than 50% of people who regularly eat apples have cholesterol levels that are 10% lower than those who do not eat apples.