Eating apples and cores can lead to poisoning

　　Australian researchers have discovered that apple cores contain a small amount of the harmful substance hydrocyanic acid. A large amount of hydrocyanic acid is deposited in the body, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness, headache, and accelerated breathing rate. In severe cases, coma may occur. But don’t worry too much. The hydrocyanic acid in apples is mainly found in the core and not in the pulp. What needs to be reminded is: if you are accustomed to chewing the core when eating apples, although it will not cause poisoning immediately, eating like this for a long time is indeed harmful to your health. healthy unfavorable.

　　Potential "poisoning" dangers of apples: red pigment increases color

　　Nowadays, people often complain that "eating fruits does not taste fruity anymore" because many fruits use excessive use of oxetine, erythrotropin, and enlargement hormone during the growth process, or excessive use of preservatives during storage. Colorants, waxing, bleaching, and dyeing are even used in sales to satisfy consumers' "judging the fruit by its appearance." These toxic fruits have become a serious threat to people's health.

　　Dangers of eating apples: Expanding hormones promote growth, red pigments increase color, and preservatives keep them fresh. Excessive use of elastin, erythrophorin, and preservatives can damage the liver. Retail fruit vendors will also coat apples with industrial paraffin to retain moisture and make the fruit bright and attractive.

　　What should I do if there is wax on the skin of the apple?

　　From a nutritional point of view, you should choose to eat apples with the skin on because the skin contains more antioxidants than the pulp. In fact, the wax on apple skin is mainly divided into the following three types:

　　The first is the natural fruit wax on the surface of the apple itself. This is a lipid component and a plant protective layer generated on the surface of the apple. It can effectively prevent external microorganisms, pesticides, etc. from invading the pulp and play a protective role. It does not need to be removed.

　　The second type is edible wax artificially added to some imported apples. This "artificial fruit wax" is actually a chitosan substance, which is mostly extracted from crustaceans such as crabs and shells. This substance itself is not harmful to the body. Its function is mainly used to preserve freshness and prevent apples from rotting and deteriorating during long-distance transportation and long-term storage. It is also very simple to remove this layer of wax, just rinse it with hot water and it can be removed.

　　The third type is industrial wax, which contains mercury and lead that may penetrate into the pulp through the peel and cause harm to the human body. The identification method is: wipe the surface of the peel with your hands or a napkin. If a layer of light red substance can be wiped off, it may be industrial wax.

　　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 apple and squeeze the juice, take 100 ml each time, 3 times a day, continuously, 15 days as a course of treatment, it can lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

　　Therefore, some scientists and doctors call apples "all-round healthy fruits" or "general practitioners."