Apples. Beneficial properties of apples and treatment with apples
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Beneficial properties of apples
Good day, dear guests and readers of the blog " Traditional medicine recipes" Today's article is dedicated to apples - their beneficial properties.
What are the benefits of apples? Chemical composition
● Apple is the most valuable and accessible fruit for all residents of Russia. 100 grams of apples contain:
- - 86 grams of water;
- — 0.4 g. squirrel;
- — 0.4 g. fats;
- — 9.8 g. carbohydrates.
● In addition, the apple contains a lot of dietary fiber, which improves intestinal function, organic acids, pectin, various vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
To be more precise, an apple contains almost all the vitamins necessary for human life: A, C, B-1, B-9, E, H, K, PP (nicotinic acid), .
● Apples contain a lot of chlorine, sulfur, phosphorus, sodium, calcium and potassium, chromium, selenium, fluorine, manganese, iodine, cobalt, copper, zinc, iron. What they say is truly true: « If you eat two apples every day, you will be protected from a hundred diseases!» .
● Apples strengthen the immune system and protect us from colds and infectious diseases. Vitamin A and carotene contained in this healthy fruit improve vision, vitamin P and iodine stabilize and reduce blood pressure.
“According to legend, in the treasured garden of the goddess Hera of the ancient Greeks, the nymphs Hesperides closely guard golden apples, which ensure immortality and eternity for the gods. In the fairy tales of the peoples of Russia, positive heroes find rejuvenating apples that give them youth and health. It is not without reason that since ancient times, in legends, fairy tales, parables, legends and myths, the beneficial properties of the apple have been associated with beauty, health and immortality.”
● Apple is an excellent storehouse of powerful antioxidants that help slow down the aging process of the body and protect against the development of malignant tumors. The juicy apple fruit contains pectin, which can cleanse the body of radioactive elements and heavy metal salts.
The use of apples in folk medicine
● In addition, pectin prevents the occurrence of and. Apples improve metabolism and... Everything about apples is good for you!
● If you suffer from anemia or vitamin deficiency, drink a mixture of apple (one glass), lemon and tomato juices (⅓ glass each) in the morning before breakfast. Set a reliable barrier - eat 2-3 apples, a medium onion and 4 cups of green tea every day.
● You can use apples to solve problems with and . And when you suffer from heartburn, eat one peeled apple instead.
Take care of yourself and be healthy, may the Lord God help you with this!!!
People say: those who eat at least two apples a day do not need doctors. So why are apples good? They have an extremely successful combination of all useful substances, which as a result are perfectly absorbed: two to four apples a day provide almost the body’s daily need for vitamins (C, E, B1, B2, B6, PP) and minerals (iron, potassium, phosphorus , calcium, magnesium, sodium). Apples also have a beneficial effect on blood composition, lower cholesterol levels, help eliminate radiation, and reduce the harm from smoking.
Apples and the products obtained from them serve as excellent nutrition and tasty medicine for humans. Fortunately, apples are available to us throughout the year. We can make compotes, jam, jam, juice from apples, or prepare dried apples and add them to buns. Pickled, baked and pickled apples will also be beneficial. The choice is unlimited. Therefore, eat to your health and treat yourself with pleasure. You can eat apples fresh, it is better to remove the skin as it may contain pesticides and is difficult to digest. In the form of puree, apples are recommended for children, the elderly and those weakened after illness. Baked is a very tasty and easily digestible way to consume apples. Apples used to make compote should be eaten along with the liquid. They are easy to digest and ideal for children. Natural, unprocessed apple juice is preferable to industrially produced juice.
American researchers have recently proven that apples are the best remedy for age-related muscle atrophy thanks to the ursolic acid contained in apples.
Apples are good for gout, vascular sclerosis. They calm you down nerves, fill the stomach, improve digestion . If you eat one apple 15 minutes before meals, then this is quite enough to “slow down your weight.” The principle of their “work” is as follows: apple polyphenol increases muscle mass and prevents fat from accumulating around organs.
Improves salt metabolism.
Applesauce is an excellent herbal medicine for colon cleansing from fecal stones. Grate 2-3 apples every day for a month. Over the next month - every other day. The first meal in all cases should be 3 hours after apples. This diet is also a good preventive measure. sclerosis.
Those who often eat apples, drink apple juice and eat dishes prepared with apples rarely suffer from high blood pressure .
Respect this fruit cores, whose body persistently requires calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. The amino acids present in these fruits have a beneficial effect on the rhythmic functioning of the heart muscle. True, apples should be eaten with the peel.
Apples are used for vitamin deficiency, decreased vitamin C levels, anemia . From the juice of sour apples (by adding 2 parts of iron to 100 parts of juice) an extract of malic acid iron is obtained, which is used for anemia.
Apples prevent the formation of uric acid and are used for gout, chronic rheumatism . It is good and healthy to drink decoctions and infusions from apples. Cut apples into tea, let them brew and drink.
Apples have good dietary properties and are used as a dietary product for indigestion, vitamin deficiency, anemia and as a diuretic . Apples have a general strengthening effect and increase the body's resistance to radiation. It is better to eat apples fresh, as they contain substances that can oxidize vitamin C, and heat treatment leads to the destruction of these substances and a decrease in vitamin C in the body.
Apple juice is good for strengthening cardiovascular system , useful for people of mental work. The juice contains many hematopoietic elements.
At obesity make a mixture of juices: apple – 100 ml, melon – 50 ml, tomato – 5 ml, lemon – 25 ml. It is also taken for vitamin deficiency and anemia.
Hypertension.
Research in Japan, where salt intake is particularly high, found that those who regularly eat apples have lower blood pressure than the rest of the population. Apples contain virtually no sodium and are rich in potassium, which helps treat hypertension. Apples facilitate the elimination of sodium ions, which cause arteries to contract, increasing blood volume and retaining fluid in tissues. They also replace sodium ions with potassium ions, which normalizes blood pressure and improves heart function. At hypertension, atherosclerosis, gallbladder diseases and obesity Take 0.5 cups of apple juice 15-20 minutes before meals, and also eat fresh apples.
To soothe colds cough and hoarseness you need to take 1 tablespoon of apple peel and pour 1 glass of boiling water, infuse like tea. Take 0.5 cups 5-6 times a day before meals. Or 2-3 unpeeled apples, pour 1 liter of water and boil for 15 minutes. Take 1 glass 3 times a day before meals. Warm apple compote will help relieve a cough and eliminate hoarseness. Also, for a cold, you can prepare an infusion of dried apple leaves (1:10), add sugar and drink 100 ml warm every 2 hours.
Grated apples are used for burns , the paste is applied to the affected areas of the skin, inflammation and soreness are reduced. Apples reduce warts.
Diarrhea and colitis.
The pectin in apples acts like a sponge, absorbing and removing toxins produced by bacteria that cause gastroenteritis and colitis. Tannins dry out the intestinal mucosa and reduce inflammation. Organic acids act as antiseptics and restore normal intestinal bacterial flora. A diet based solely on apples is effective for any type of diarrhea.
Constipation.
Apples regulate intestinal function, correcting both diarrhea and constipation. Eating one or two apples in the morning on an empty stomach will help overcome low intestinal tone.
High cholesterol.
Eating two or three apples daily for several months has been proven effective in lowering cholesterol levels. The beneficial effect is explained by the fact that pectin absorbs bile salts in the intestines - the main material for the production of cholesterol.
Arteriosclerosis.
Apples help prevent the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of the arteries and subsequent narrowing of the arteries, and also prevent the formation of thrombi (blood clots) in the blood. To prevent atherosclerosis, it is recommended to eat 2-3 fresh apples a day. Drink 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed apple juice 15-30 minutes before meals.
Cholelithiasis.
Studies conducted at the University of Toulouse on laboratory animals showed that apples have a choleretic effect, which relieves the liver. This also reduces the bile lithogenicity index, which determines the tendency to form gallstones. Therefore, it is wise, especially for women aged 40 to 50 years, and those who have undergone surgical treatment, to consume apples. Apples dilute bile and prevent the formation of stones. however, they do not have any effect on those stones that have already formed.
Diabetes.
Diabetics tolerate apples very well:
1- Fructose, which makes up the bulk of the sugars found in an apple, does not require insulin to enter cells;
2- Pectin regulates the release of sugars, allowing them to enter the blood slowly and gradually.
Anemia.
When treating anemia, it is recommended to eat 400-600 g of fruits, preferably green apples, during the day. The course of treatment is 1 month. To increase hemoglobin, you can take freshly squeezed apple and beet juice (80% apple juice, 20% beet juice). Take 1 glass 2 times a day for 2 weeks.
Gastritis.
Green varieties of apples are used for treatment. In the morning, grate 2 medium apples and eat immediately after cooking. It is not recommended to drink or eat 3 hours before taking applesauce and 3 hours after. The course of treatment is 1 month.
Heartburn.
To eliminate heartburn, just eat a peeled apple.
Bad breath.
To get rid of the smell, you need to drink a glass of apple compote for dessert at lunch and dinner.
Chronical bronchitis.
Make a decoction of wild apples in a small amount of water, drink hot for 2-3 weeks. A cough can be cured with a mixture of grated apple, grated onion and honey, taken in equal parts. Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture 3 times a day.
Pleurisy, treatment with apples
Bake a few apples in the oven and eat them warm throughout the day.
Hypertonic disease.
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of dried apple peel and leave for 5-10 minutes. Take 0.5 cups with added sugar 5-6 times a day before meals.
Urolithiasis, gout.
Take the decoction: chop 3 medium-sized unpeeled apples, pour 1 liter of boiling water, cook for 10 minutes over low heat, add sugar to taste. In case of an acute attack of gout, apply a compress of slices of soaked apples to the affected joint at night.
Colon cancer.
Research conducted in Japan has shown that pectin in apples can prevent the growth of cancerous tumors in the colon. The preventive effect gives reason to recommend abundant consumption of apples to patients with a high risk of colon cancer, as well as to those who have already been diagnosed with this type of cancer and are in the process of treatment, in order to avoid relapse.
Chronic eczema caused by self-poisoning of the body
Apples absorb toxins in the intestines, thereby facilitating cleansing blood and skin. Apples also help relieve constipation and help cleanse the liver, whose congestion is manifested in many skin diseases.
Eczema .
Drink an infusion of apple peel. Take 1 tablespoon of chopped apple peel, pour it with tea from viburnum flowers (1 teaspoon of flowers per 1 glass of boiling water) and let it brew for 1 hour. Drink 0.5 glasses a day before meals and at night for a month.
Treatment of scabies with apples
Scabies is dangerous due to its complications - pustular inflammation of the skin, turning into eczema. The only way to combat scabies is to kill the scabies mite, which can easily be done with apple cider vinegar.
Scabies mites cannot tolerate malic acid, and in order to enhance the effect, you need to add another strong remedy to apple cider vinegar - garlic.
Pour 1 glass of apple cider vinegar into a container, add a few cloves of garlic, crushed in a mortar. Infuse this mixture for 10 days in a dark place, and if necessary, use it immediately (the effect will be worse, but it will still be there). You can pour out some of the medicine for immediate treatment and leave most of it for infusion. This way you will not lose precious time, and the tick will not have time to reproduce in large quantities.
When the infusion is ready, begin making daily compresses on the affected areas.
Recipe for treating ringworm with apples
This infusion must be prepared in advance. Of course, it is difficult to imagine that you will become infected with ringworm. However, the infusion is also effective for other skin diseases - scabies, psoriasis and common calluses. Therefore, you can stock up on them for these cases.
So, you need 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, dilute 4 finely chopped or crushed cloves of garlic. Cover with a lid or napkin and leave in a dark place for 2 weeks. Apply compresses to sore spots with this mixture every day.
Removing calluses and corns with apples
To remove calluses, corns, treat scabies and ringworm, you need to pour 3-4 crushed cloves of garlic with 1 glass of apple cider vinegar, leave for 2 weeks in a dark place and make compresses from this mixture daily on sore spots.
Treatment of hematomas
Cold compresses with apple cider vinegar are recommended. Linen fabric is dipped in very cold water (preferably with a piece of ice), to which vinegar is added (1 part vinegar to 2 parts water). The fabric is wrung out and applied to the affected area. Place a dry towel on top and wrap with a warm cloth. As soon as the towel becomes warm, the wrap is resumed. This operation is repeated several times.
Treatment of minor bruises
You need to mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar with 1 tablespoon of salt. Then soak a cloth with this liquid and apply it to the bruise. Carry out the procedure several times a day.
Wound treatment
Apple cider vinegar contains a lot of iron, an element that plays a significant role in blood clotting. Therefore, apple cider vinegar is an indispensable remedy in the treatment of bleeding wounds.
To speed up the healing of a bleeding wound, you should drink 1-3 glasses of apple cider vinegar solution daily (1 tablespoon per 1 glass of water).
Healing of postoperative wounds will go faster if you start preventing bleeding 2 weeks before surgery. It is recommended to take 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar solution daily before each meal.
Treatment of burns
If the burn is minor and does not require serious medical attention, it can be treated at home. A cloth moistened with undiluted apple cider vinegar should be applied to the burn as soon as possible. This immediately calms the pain and leaves no scars in the future.
Fungal diseases
Treatment of nail fungus
Prepare a mixture of iodine and apple cider vinegar in a 1:1 ratio. Apply this mixture to affected nails 2 times a day. The course of treatment is long, at least six months.
Treatment of fungus on the foot
Prepare a solution of apple cider vinegar. To do this, take 1 liter of warm water, dilute 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 0.5 cups of table salt in it. Take foot baths in this mixture 2 times a day for 5-10 minutes. This mixture has a softening effect on the skin and at the same time destroys the fungus. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to wipe the affected areas several times a day with a cotton swab dipped in apple cider vinegar. And to reduce itching, you need to moisten cotton socks with a regular solution of apple cider vinegar, wring them out well and put them on immediately. Wear thick socks on top. Remove socks when dry.
An effective anti-inflammatory and antifungal agent can be obtained very simply. You need to take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, add 10 drops of tea tree oil and a finely crushed clove of garlic. Grind and stir everything thoroughly. Apply to affected areas 2-3 times a day.
Treatment of herpes zoster
Apply a cotton swab moistened with undiluted apple cider vinegar to the damaged areas of the skin 4 times a day and 3 times at night (when waking up). A few minutes after using apple cider vinegar, the itching and burning sensation of the skin disappear. With this treatment, the lichen heals quickly.
Treatment of tonsillitis
Dissolve 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in half of 1 glass of warm water. Gargle with this solution every hour. After gargling, take a mouthful of solution, gargle well again and swallow. Do this 2 times.
Continue this procedure until the pain goes away. After this, gargle only after meals for another 3 days.
For insect bites
Apple cider vinegar is an excellent remedy for bites: it disinfects and relieves pain and inflammation. Apply a cotton swab moistened with pure undiluted apple cider vinegar to the affected area. And the pain will immediately subside, and the swelling will disappear.
For lice
Mix 1 part pure undiluted apple cider vinegar with 1 part vegetable oil. Rub this mixture well into your hair, spreading throughout your head. Wrap your head thoroughly with a towel and leave for an hour. After this, wash your hair with shampoo several times.
I am sure that the advice here is useful for you. But each of us has our own body characteristics. Before using any of the treatment methods, consult your doctor.
In addition to their delicious taste, apples have very useful and healing (medicinal) properties. Apples are the most common fruit in our country and it is very pleasant that apples are extremely useful and necessary for our health. The beneficial and medicinal properties of apples are explained by their healing composition. Apples contain vitamins C, B1, B2, P, E, carotene, potassium, iron, manganese, calcium, pectin, sugar, and organic acids. The composition of the fruits of various varieties of apple trees contains in %: Sugars 5-15, fiber 0.6, starch 0.8, pectin substances 0.27, organic acids 0.3-0.89 (malic acid 0.37, citric acid 0.11 , tartaric and chlorogenic acids). Apples are very rich in vitamins, in%: vitamin C - 8-22.4, vitamin P - 60-400, vitamin B1 - 0.8-2.3, vitamin B2 - 0.05, vitamin B6 0.08, carotene 0 .02-0.03. Green apple varieties also contain Bis 0.07; E 0.63 mg% and biotin 0.30 μg%. Apples also contain a large number of microelements: potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, sulfur, aluminum, boron, vanadium, iron, iodine, copper, molybdenum, nickel, fluorine, chromium and zinc. The peel of apple fruit contains flavonoids. The fruit contains 84-90% water. Apple seeds contain up to 15% fatty oil, amygdalin glycoside up to 0.6%. The leaves contain vitamin C 450 mg% and the glycoside amygdalin.
Health benefits of apples
Apples help normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system, and are also used to prevent constipation and increase appetite.
Apples contain from 5 to 50 mg% chlorogenic acid, which promotes the removal of oxalic acid from the body and, in addition, normal liver function.
Apples lower blood cholesterol levels due to their pectin and related fiber content. One apple with peel contains 3.5 grams. fibers, i.e. more than 10% of the daily fiber required by the body. An apple without peel contains 2.7 g. fibers Insoluble fiber molecules attach to cholesterol and help remove it from the body, thereby reducing the risk of blockage of blood vessels and heart attacks. Apples contain soluble fibers called pectins, which help bind and remove excess cholesterol produced in the liver. Apple peel contains a large amount of the antioxidant quercetin, which, together with vitamin C, prevents free radicals from having harmful effects on the body. Thanks to pectin, the apple also gains part of its protective power. Pectin is able to bind harmful substances entering the body, such as lead and arsenic, and remove them from the body. The insoluble fiber in apples prevents constipation and removes harmful substances from the body, thereby reducing the likelihood of developing colon cancer.
Useful properties of apples. Treatment with apples
Apples are used for vitamin deficiency, low levels of vitamin C, and anemia. From the juice of sour apples (by adding 2 parts of iron to 100 parts of juice) an extract of malic acid iron is obtained, which is used for anemia.
Apples prevent the formation of uric acid and are used for gout and chronic rheumatism. It is good and healthy to drink decoctions and infusions from apples. Cut apples into tea, let them brew and drink.
Apples have good dietary properties and are used as a dietary product for indigestion, vitamin deficiency, anemia and as a diuretic. Apples have a general strengthening effect and increase the body's resistance to radiation. Apples are considered a good dietary remedy for metabolic disorders, obesity and gout, and fresh for the prevention of atherosclerosis. It is better to eat apples fresh, as they contain substances that can oxidize vitamin C, and heat treatment leads to the destruction of these substances and a decrease in vitamin C in the body.
Apple phytoncides are active against the pathogens of dysentery, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus, and influenza A viruses. The antimicrobial activity of phytoncides increases from the periphery of the fruit to the center. It is recommended to eat apples in the period after a heart attack.
For gastritis One of the most effective remedies are apples. Only green varieties, washed, peeled, but not peeled, grated on a fine grater. Do not eat or drink 4-5 hours before and after eating apples. It is advisable to eat apples early in the morning, then at 11 o'clock you can have breakfast, or in the evening. You should not eat apples at night due to increased gas formation. Continue treatment daily for a month, the second month - 2-3 times a week, the third - weekly. At the same time, follow the prescribed diet and do not consume milk, fatty, spicy, salty foods, strong tea, coffee, fresh bread, spices.
Beneficial properties of apples to alleviate cold cough and hoarseness: 1 tbsp. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over a spoonful of apple peels and infuse like tea. Take 1/2 cup 5-6 times a day before meals or 2-3 unpeeled apples, pour 1 liter of water and boil for 15 minutes. Take 1 glass 3 times a day before meals.
Apple is one of the most common fruits in our country. Among other fruits, there are always a lot of apples of different varieties on the shelves in shopping centers. Most people like to eat them in a variety of forms - fresh, baked, dried, in the form of jam, jam and even marmalade. Most people don’t think about the fact that apples are not only healthy, but can also be harmful and, for some, contraindicated.
What are the benefits of apples?
This fruit contains many useful substances:
- fiber and pectin (soluble fiber) remove harmful substances and cholesterol from the body, which means they reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and reduce the likelihood of stroke and heart attack. They also have a choleretic effect, accelerate intestinal motility and act as a mild laxative. Due to their high fiber content, apples quickly cause a feeling of fullness, reduce appetite and can be used for weight loss. Pectins help improve complexion and, according to cosmetologists, promote rejuvenation, but only with regular use;
- vitamins B1, B2, C, P and E are involved in various metabolic processes of the body, strengthen the immune system, help in the fight against depression and neuroses;
- a large number of different microelements. Iron is part of hemoglobin, which is the carrier of oxygen in the human body; a decrease in hemoglobin is called anemia and leads to consequences such as fatigue, weakness, and poor health. Magnesium has a positive effect on the nervous system, helps fight excitability and nervousness. Phosphorus and calcium ensure strong bones and teeth. Potassium is useful for people suffering from gout, rheumatism, and cardiovascular diseases;
- tannins have a slight anti-inflammatory effect, this effect is especially pronounced in case of inflammation of the genitourinary organs, and tannins also remove heavy metal salts from the body;
- phytoncides are also found in apples, although we are used to thinking that they are only in onions and garlic. Phytoncides have a bactericidal effect and help fight colds, and regular consumption of apples is their prevention;
- The antioxidants contained in apples rid the body of free radicals and prevent harmful oxidative processes. Antioxidants are found in apple peel;
- tartaric and malic acids in small quantities help break down fats, so after eating fatty foods it will be useful to eat an apple, this will ease the work of the stomach;
- It should also be noted that apples are hypoallergenic, but this applies to green varieties of apples; red and orange apples, on the contrary, can provoke an allergic reaction.
Now let's talk about the dangers of apples
Apples are often an integral component of diets, but you should not eat too much of them; due to the large amount of fiber, apples can provoke an exacerbation or the occurrence of colitis. It is enough to eat 2-3 apples a day.
Due to the high content of acids (malic and tartaric), apples are undesirable for people suffering from gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, otherwise they can provoke an exacerbation. And red varieties of apples should be excluded altogether, because they have the maximum content of these acids.
Acids, along with sugar, which is also found in apples, damage tooth enamel, so dentists recommend rinsing your mouth with water after eating apples.
Excessive consumption of apples increases the acidity of the gastric juice and provokes increased gas formation in the intestines, which causes bloating and pain.
There is a lot of harm hidden in apple seeds. They contain a lot of iodine, the excess of which is very unfavorable for the body. The seeds contain hydrocyanic acid, which is a toxic substance. If you want to compensate for the lack of iodine in the body, then you should not eat more than 4-5 seeds.
Apples that are sold in winter do much more harm than good, because such apples contain a lot of chemicals, they are used for rapid growth, ripening and increasing the shelf life of apples.
Applesauce should not be given to children under 9-10 months of age, due to its high acid content, which the body of a small child is not adapted to. Acids cause strong fermentation in the intestines, bloating, fiber increases peristalsis, which can even lead to intestinal obstruction. Apple juice, in which the concentration of acids is extremely high, should be excluded from the child’s diet for at least one year.
Let's sum it up
It's rare that someone doesn't like apples. This is not only a delicious fruit, but also extremely healthy. As doctors say, whoever eats 2 apples daily can protect themselves from 100 diseases.
Moreover, apples should be eaten not only by people who are in good health, but also by those who have problems with it. In this article, our conversation will be about the benefits and harms of apples, as well as about treatment with these wonderful fruits.
The benefits of apples
Apples contain vitamin C - excellent support for the immune system. Vitamin C protects us from colds and infections and helps us recover faster if you are already sick.
To prevent colds, your task is to eat a couple of apples a day.
Apples contain iron, as well as components that are involved in hematopoiesis.
Vitamin P is necessary for the prevention of hypertension and is necessary to maintain the elasticity of blood vessels.
Antioxidants such as beta-carotene, selenium, tocopherol and quercetin can protect us from cancer and slow down aging.
Pectins in apples cleanse the body and participate in the removal of radioactive elements and heavy metal salts.
Eating these fruits improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, normalizes cholesterol, restores metabolism and gives us many other beneficial properties.
Apples also contain phytoncides - substances that can actively counteract the pathogens of Staphylococcus aureus, influenza A viruses, dysentery, and Proteus.
If a person has had a heart attack, he is also advised to eat apples.
Apple juice also has many benefits. It improves the condition of the heart and blood vessels, and is useful for those who are engaged in mental work. Apple juice also contains substances necessary for hematopoiesis.
There is a strong opinion that green apples contain more vitamins than red ones.
With such incredible benefits of apples, can they harm us?
When can apples be harmful?
If you are diagnosed with gastritis or an ulcer, do not eat sour apples, choose sweet varieties, and for those who have problems with the heart and blood vessels, on the contrary, it is very undesirable to eat sweet apples.
I once wrote about the apple diet and cleansing with apples. however, you need to take moderation in everything; you shouldn’t “sit” on apples alone for a long time, otherwise inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract may begin, and its functioning will worsen due to the rich fiber content in these fruits.
Fruit acids, which are also abundant in apples, can cause harm by causing inflammation in the gallbladder. And tooth enamel is destroyed by these fruit acids and apple sugar. Therefore, rinse your mouth with water every time you eat an apple.
Don't eat apples before bed, as this can cause increased gas.
Harm from apple seeds
I recently published an article about the effects of fruit seeds on our health, and I briefly mentioned apple seeds. But I didn’t write there that they contain hydrocyanic acid - a poison, if you consume them in unlimited quantities, you can get poisoned. 5 apple seeds will not cause such harm, you will only get benefits, because in addition to hydrocyanic acid, they also contain iodine.
- If a worm is found in an apple or previously was, do not be afraid to eat such an apple, it will not cause harm, but, on the contrary, will be useful - worms, most often, choose the most delicious fruits.
- Small fruits have a greater concentration of beneficial components.
- The apple peel and the pulp directly underneath contain the most vitamins. However, if you buy these fruits at the store and they look shiny and sticky to the touch, then they have been treated with wax. In this case, the skin of the apples will have to be removed.
From this video you will learn some more amazing facts about the benefits of apples, as well as recipes on how to prepare healthy and tasty dishes from these fruits:
Apple treatment recipes
- If you suffer from excess weight, anemia or vitamin deficiency, prepare the following mixture: 100 ml apple juice, 50 ml melon juice, 25 ml lemon juice and 5 ml tomato juice, mix and consume every day.
- If you suffer from atherosclerosis, hypertension, gall bladder problems, obesity, drink 100 grams of apple juice a quarter of an hour before meals.
- If you are tormented by a cough and hoarseness, then apples will also be useful. Use this folk recipe: take apple peels (1 tbsp), pour boiling water (250 ml) over it and let it steep, like tea. Drink this drink before meals, five to six times a day, 100 g.
- Or pour a liter of water into two or three apples, including the peel, boil for a quarter of an hour and drink the drink before meals, 250 ml three times a day.
- Warm apple compote is another remedy for cough and hoarseness.
- If you have a cold, prepare an infusion of dried apple tree leaves (100g of leaves per liter of water), add a little sugar and drink 100g warm every two hours.
- When coughing, gruel with onions and apples will be beneficial: grate onions (200g) and the same amount of apples on a coarse grater, mix everything well, add 20g of honey, mix again. Take 15g between meals three times a day.
- Apples for cracked lips, on hands: grate 100g of apples, mix with any animal fat (pork, goose) or butter in a 1×1 ratio. Apply the mixture at night to damaged skin that has been previously cleansed with soap. If you have formed pockets in the corners of your lips, then a completely different treatment is needed. You can read more about this here.
- For burns, pureed apples are also used to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.
- Warts, inflammations on the skin of the face - apple masks are used for this.
- For eczema, you can make an infusion from apple peels: make tea from viburnum flowers (1 teaspoon of flowers per 250 ml of boiling water), chop the peel, take 1 tablespoon of it. and pour the prepared tea over it. The drink is infused for an hour, then you can drink 100 ml before meals and at night for a month.
- Anemia (anemia). If you have been diagnosed with this disease, you will definitely be advised to eat half a kilogram of apples per day for a month, preferably green ones. There is also advice for anemia to drink freshly squeezed apple juice (80%) and beet juice (20%). This juice should be taken for 2 weeks, a glass twice a day.
- A peeled apple often helps with heartburn.
- If you have been diagnosed with gastritis, apples will also be good for you. Try using this recipe: take green apples, core and pit them, and grate them together with the peel on a fine grater. The resulting pulp should be eaten on an empty stomach in the morning, and nothing should be consumed from food or drink after that for 4-5 hours. This type of treatment with apples is carried out daily for the first 30 days, every other day or two for the next 30 days, and once a week for the next 30 days.
- You should not refuse the diet that is prescribed to you for gastritis. Do not drink milk and strong coffee or tea, do not eat spicy foods, fatty and salty foods, or freshly baked bread.
- Another recipe for gastritis, but this time apples with honey: take 300 grams of green apples, peel the core, grate whatever remains, finely grate, add honey (20 grams). Do not eat or drink anything for 4-5 hours after drinking this mixture. Use this pulp in the same sequence over the months as above in the recipe for apples without honey for gastritis.
- If you have colitis or enterocolitis, eat 1.5 kg of apples per day for two days in a row in five to six doses.
- If you have bad breath, drink 250 ml of apple compote at the end of lunch and dinner.
- For constipation, many people are helped by 2 apples boiled for 5-7 minutes in a mixture of 250 ml of milk and 100 ml of water. Try eating them on an empty stomach in the morning.
- Sour apple varieties will be beneficial for constipation and stomach problems that occur due to low acidity.
- If you have gout or urolithiasis, you can try this decoction: take 3 medium-sized apples, wash and cut them completely, not peeled. Pour a liter of boiling water and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, then add sugar to your taste.
- If there is an acute attack of gout, apply a compress of pieces of soaked apples to the sore joint at night.
- If you have hypertension, pour a glass of boiling water over the dried apple peel (1 tbsp) and let it sit for 10 minutes, after which you can add sugar and drink 100 g before meals up to 6 times a day.
- If you have atherosclerosis, you should drink half a glass of freshly squeezed apple juice 15-30 minutes before eating. By eating two or three fresh apples daily you will prevent atherosclerosis.
- For chronic bronchitis, make a decoction of wild apples and drink it hot for 15-20 days.
- You can cure a cough with a mixture of grated apples, honey and onions (in equal proportions). The mixture is drunk three times during the day, 1 tbsp.
- If you suffer from pleurisy, bake a few apples in the oven and eat them warm throughout the day.
Nature has created for us many beautiful fruits that can bring extreme benefits to our health. These include apples. Despite the harm described above, their benefits for us are incredible. Enrich your diet with these wonderful fruits and
I always knew how useful apples were, but I didn’t imagine that they could also be used for treatment, that they were so healing. Thank you. And what about the fact that purchased ones, grown for sale, are not very healthy? I don’t really believe this can be applied to absolutely all products, be they of plant or animal origin. Chemistry is present everywhere, what to do, don’t eat, don’t drink
Lyudmila, why don’t you believe me? Indeed, now many products contain a lot of chemicals, which does not make them useful. You still have to eat them, you just need to replenish the nutrients.
I don’t see any difference between homemade apples and those sold in stores (I exclude imports). All gardeners, to prevent their apples from being eaten by codling moths (the apple tree has the most pests), should be sprayed with chemicals 2-3 times per season, or maybe more, due to the fact that the neighbor next to the fence does not do this and all the pests are with him :). And in large gardens (for sale), agricultural technology is followed, there are fewer risks, everything is ventilated. Savings on labor and chemicals. That's it.
You, Lyudmila, seem to have already encountered this.
Great article, Olya. We love apples very much. We sell homemade apples at the market, they are tasty and healthy. There are so many useful things in them! We eat them every day now.
And I know that the seeds contain Iodine. It is very necessary for the thyroid gland. Nowadays, more and more women suffer from thyroid diseases - stress and fatigue. all this affects the gland.
to be frank, the seeds contain hydrocyanic acid, although you need to eat quite a lot of these seeds so that they send us to another world, where chemicals are no longer scary and you don’t have to bother with peeling the skin. paradox, such a widget in the store indicates that the apples are from Moldova, but on the counter the label says that the apples are from Serbia, and accordingly the price is different
I watched the video. And I really liked the picture with the hedgehog and apples - such a cute and funny hedgehog!
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Apple is the most common and famous fruit on earth. Garden crops are grown in all countries with warm and temperate climate zones. In the Christian religion, apples have a special place; a holiday is even named in their honor - the Great Apple Savior, celebrated annually on August 19, because it was with this fruit that the insidious Eve seduced Adam.
The apple is present on the table in every home almost all year round and is represented by dozens of different types for every taste: summer, autumn and late winter varieties. with different peel colors, sizes, tastes and aroma.
Chemical and vitamin composition: a storehouse of useful elements
Despite the great variety of varieties, the content of basic nutritional elements is the same. therefore, the question of which varieties of apples are healthier is not always significant. The difference lies in the quantitative ratio of the components when comparing fruits with red and green skins. In addition, studies have shown that fruits with green skins are less allergenic than their “pink-sided” counterparts.
On average, apples contain:
- vitamins – PP, K, H, E, C, B9, B2, B5, B1, B6, A;
- minerals - potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, chlorine, phosphorus, rubidium, iron, nickel, cobalt, zinc, vanadium, aluminum, sulfur, iodine, molybdenum, manganese, copper, fluorine, chromium, selenium;
- organic, fatty and amino acids;
- ash;
- starch;
- fiber and dietary fiber;
- Sahara;
- beta-carotenes;
- tannin;
- pectins;
- antioxidants;
- tannins.
In addition, the fruits contain approximately 75% water and 10% carbohydrates. This is the most affordable fruit to meet the body's needs for vitamins and minerals and the absolute champion in iron content.
Nutritional value per 100 g of product:
Freshly picked fruits are considered beneficial. therefore, the closer spring is, the less valuable remains in the fruit. But a ripe autumn apple contains maximum benefits for the body.
Useful and medicinal properties of apples
An apple is a unique fruit not only in its nutritional composition, but also in the way it affects the body. What are the benefits of different green and red varieties of apples and how to use them (dried, soaked, baked, fresh)? Differently prepared fruits may have a more pronounced effect on the human body. For example, baked and dried apples contain more sugars and are higher in calories, thereby determining the nature of their effects. The positive properties of the fruit are as follows:
- lowering blood cholesterol levels;
- restoration of basic functions of the gastrointestinal tract, improvement of peristalsis, removal of toxins and normalization of stool;
- binding free radicals and slowing down the aging process;
- prevention of the development of diseases of the genitourinary system;
- normalization of the cardiovascular system;
- reducing the likelihood of heart disease;
- strengthening bone tissue and preventing diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- improvement of the hematopoietic mechanism;
- prevention of anemia;
- removing unnecessary salts and preventing the development of kidney diseases;
- improving the quality of the skin;
- strengthening the walls, elasticity and permeability of blood vessels;
- blood pressure regulation;
- enriching the body with a vitamin-mineral complex and increasing immunity.
These fruits are an excellent means of preventing the development of many diseases and are available to consumers almost all year round.
Apples in dietetics
There is a joke among those losing weight: “if you want to eat, eat an apple; if you don’t want an apple, don’t want to eat.” The importance of this fruit in dietary and healthy eating is characterized by its nutritional composition. Fiber and dietary fiber not only help improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, but also help to quickly satiate and satisfy hunger for a long time, so the temptation to nibble between main meals will be less.
Apple is included in the menu of 90% of existing diets. But there are also specially designed mono-diets, as well as kefir-apple fasting days. Therefore, the question of whether it is possible to eat apples while on a diet disappears by itself. The main caution is to strictly follow the recommendations and not increase the indicated duration.
The apple diet comes with fresh and baked fruits, standard or shortened, but each method of losing excess weight has reasoned contraindications that must be taken into account.
Apples can be fried, stewed, baked, dried, soaked and pickled. Interesting combinations are obtained in the presence of fruit in salads, both fruit and vegetable, main courses, vegetable stews, porridges or dietary casseroles. The combination of meat and apples helps to break down protein and lipid structures more efficiently.
The fruit can be consumed together with the following products:
Apples make especially healthy dietary cocktails, purees, mousses, and low-calorie baked goods. And in order to diversify the “losing weight” menu with something tasty, you can prepare a wonderful low-calorie delicacy - oven-baked fruits with raisins and ground cinnamon.
No less popular than the apple itself is the juice obtained from it. Read a separate article about the benefits and harms of apple juice. This juice is versatile in its own way and is actively mixed and combined in the production of drinks with others, for example, with carrot juice.
Product consumption rate
How many apples can you have in a day? Adults, elderly people, as well as pregnant and lactating women can safely eat one large or two medium fruits (fresh or baked) per day. The recommended time for an apple snack is at least an hour and a half after lunch or as a component of morning breakfast.
Children are allowed apple complementary foods from 4-5 months in the form of thoroughly ground puree, 1-2 teaspoons per day. To diversify the menu, the puree can be made apple-carrot or apple-pumpkin.
Is it possible to eat apples on an empty stomach (on an empty stomach), with gastritis and pancreatitis, and when is it best to eat them (before or after meals, at night, in the evening, in the morning, every day, etc.)?
You can’t eat apples on an empty stomach, because there is a high risk of heartburn or causing hunger, since fruits increase the secretion of gastric juice on an empty stomach. In particular, you should not get carried away with these products if you have diseases associated with high acidity.
The important question of how to eat apples, with or without peel, can be solved very simply: fruits that you yourself have grown or purchased from friends can be eaten without peeling, having first washed them thoroughly. It is better to clean apples from the market and store, because when storing fruits, they are treated with special compounds and simple washing will not help.
Harm of apples and contraindications for consumption
Apples should not be eaten if you have a diagnosed allergy to this type of fruit. Harm from excessive consumption of fruits can manifest itself as follows:
- increased acidity and worsening diseases of the stomach and intestines;
- the negative impact of organic acids in apples on tooth enamel;
- deterioration of the condition in diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- increased risk of developing gallbladder inflammation;
- an overabundance of certain minerals and the resulting adverse consequences.
Apples should not be eaten with seeds. And you need to approach mono-diets with special attention, because a long stay on an apple diet with a high fiber content will not only not cleanse the intestines, but will also provoke the development of gastritis, ulcers and colitis.
How to distinguish good apples from low-quality ones?
A good apple is firm, without signs of spoilage on the skin or external stains, with a subtle characteristic aroma. A quality product quickly darkens when cut. but an artificial one can lie for a day without visible oxidative processes. If you doubt the “non-nitrate” nature of apples, remember the old method: choose fruits with wormholes - this is a guarantee of 100% naturalness of the fruit, since worms do not live in a bad apple.
How best to store
Apples can be stored in a cool, ventilated place for up to six months. in a warm place - several days. The later the fruit ripens, the better it will be stored (summer fruits are generally not intended for this). Apples tend to breathe, so there is no need to place them in polyethylene. For mass storage, fruits are placed in wooden boxes and sprinkled with ash.
The benefits of apples have been known for a long time, because it is no coincidence that in fairy tales so beloved by children, this fruit is called nothing less than “rejuvenating.” Even after heat treatment, apples retain all their beneficial properties, remaining an excellent source of elements important for the body.
In summer and autumn, apple trees in gardens and summer cottages become ripe, producing large, sweet fruits. Thanks to their high yields, unpretentiousness to external climatic conditions and excellent taste, apples have long been the most favorite fruit for Russians. In Kursk there is even a monument to one of the most popular apple varieties - “Antonovka”. People everywhere enjoy fresh, juicy apples, make compotes, preserves, jams from them, add them to salads and baked goods, but sometimes the harvest of these fruits is so high that a completely logical question arises: where to put them? Indeed, it is a pity to watch when ripe, unpicked fruits that have fallen to the ground begin to rot. In such cases, many resort to drying them - a simple, cheap and labor-intensive method of harvesting fruit reserves. The benefits of dried apples are obvious, since during the drying process the fruit loses only moisture, and all the beneficial substances it contains are completely preserved. Moreover, the concentration of vitamins, trace elements and minerals in such a product even increases. Properly dried fruits are stored for a long time and do not spoil, so you can enjoy them throughout the winter period.
Composition of dried apple fruit
Dried apples are not a champion in terms of high content of any specific beneficial substance, but they are distinguished by a successful and harmonious combination of several different vitamin and mineral components. This product contains beta-carotene (provitamin A), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), tocopherol (vitamin E), niacin (vitamin PP) and a whole complex of B vitamins: thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), choline (B4 ), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6). Of the microelements necessary for our body, it is worth highlighting iron, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium. Also, the composition of dried apples is rich in fiber, carbohydrates, organic acids, and the peel of the fruit contains natural flavonoids that have an antioxidant effect. The calorie content of dried apples is 250 kilocalories per 100 grams of weight, so this product is a concentrated source of energy and nutrients.
Beneficial features
The presence of potassium and magnesium in dried apples is very useful for maintaining the normal functioning of the heart muscle. And the polyphenols contained in this product thin the blood, improve the elasticity of blood vessels, lower cholesterol levels, and lower blood pressure. Regular consumption of dried apple slices significantly reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis, hypertension, thrombophlebitis, and other cardiovascular pathologies. The presence of iron in dried apples prevents the occurrence of iron deficiency anemia, phosphorus has a beneficial effect on brain function, and B vitamins are directly involved in metabolism and ensure a stable state of the nervous system. Dried apple fruits improve memory and cognitive functions of the brain. Compared to fresh apples, the dried product has a significantly lower content of fruit acids that irritate the gastric mucosa, so they can be consumed without fear (of course, in reasonable quantities) by people suffering from gastritis with high acidity of gastric juice. With the help of dried apples, you can successfully cope with winter and spring lack of vitamins in the body, maintain strength in case of weakened immunity and during recovery from seasonal viral diseases. Since this product is rich in nutrients but lacks fat, dried apple slices for children are an excellent alternative to candy and chocolates. Finally, dried apples themselves almost never cause allergic reactions, with the exception of chemicals used in the process of growing fruits or for processing them in order to preserve their presentation.
Dried apples are a natural gastrointestinal cleanser
In addition to fiber, dried apples contain the natural polysaccharide pectin, which can rightfully be called a powerful enterosorbent. Apple pectin is able to absorb toxins, poisons, radioactive elements, heavy metal salts, pesticides, without disturbing the natural microflora of the gastrointestinal tract. If you eat half a cup of dried apple slices daily, you can get a daily dose of dietary fiber and pectin, which remove harmful substances from the body. In addition, apple pectin normalizes redox processes, has an enveloping effect on the gastric mucosa, improves intestinal motility, which makes it indispensable for the stable functioning of the digestive system and the prevention of constipation. This dried fruit will never cause increased gas formation, which often happens with excessive consumption of fresh fruits.
Dried apples for weight loss
Every man who has fat deposits dreams of losing weight, and all women strive to get rid of extra pounds by the beginning of the summer season. To do this, you need to learn to limit yourself in food, and dried apples can be a wonderful help in solving this problem. Nutritionists say that there is nothing simpler than replacing dinner daily with 10 dried apple slices with a cup of sugar-free tea. Of course, such nutrition will not lead to full saturation, but it is quite possible to get used to it, and the results will not keep you waiting. People who are accustomed to traditional tea drinking at work should replace “bad treats” (cookies, cakes, pastries) with several slices of dried apples, which will help suppress appetite and dull the feeling of hunger for a long time.
Kefir-apple diet
For those who like specific measures to get rid of excess weight, it is very useful to carry out weekly fasting days using dried apple fruits. In particular, the easy kefir-apple diet, designed for 3 days, is very popular. You will need to consume low-fat kefir 5–6 times during each fasting day, combining each glass of drink with four slices of dried apples. It is recommended to drink no more than 2 liters of kefir per day, while apple slices should not be swallowed, but chewed thoroughly. Very soon the effect of losing weight will be noticeable, the positive result of which will inspire a person to repeat such fasting days in the following weeks.
Buckwheat diet with dried apples
Well, supporters of drastic measures to combat unnecessary kilograms can be offered a very strict seven-day diet on buckwheat with dried apple fruits. Nutritionists note that the combined use of these two products allows you not only to quickly lose weight, but also support the body with useful vitamins and minerals, and also significantly improve the structure of the skin, hair and nails. Just to get the desired end result, such a diet will require a lot of willpower from a person.
Indeed, “sitting” for a whole week on just buckwheat is a depressing procedure that only a very patient person can withstand. Dried apples help diversify this harsh diet, acting as a kind of psychotherapist. Every day in the evening you need to steam buckwheat in a thermos, and always in its pure form - without salt and sugar. There are no specific proportions regarding the amount of buckwheat allowed for consumption. You can eat this cereal as much as your heart desires. You should only eat in small portions, 5–6 times a day, at regular intervals. The main difficulty of such a mono-diet is the limited consumption of dried apple fruits. Of course, I really want to get rid of the monotony of eating buckwheat, but dried apples are quite high in calories, so their excessive consumption can minimize the process of losing weight. It is recommended to eat no more than 10 - 12 dried apple slices per day, which should be distributed for each buckwheat meal. A person who is able to survive on such a complex diet will receive simply impressive results.
How to choose a quality product?
In stores and markets, dried apples must be chosen carefully. Due to violation of storage rules, they become moldy and dark in color. Many careless sellers disguise low-quality dried apple fruit by sprinkling it with chocolate chips, vanilla, or simply treating it with powdered sugar. This is a completely different product, the benefits of which cannot be discussed. You should also be wary of bright, white, smooth apple slices. To give the product an attractive appearance, when processing such apples in drying chambers, acids containing sulfur are sprayed, and any chemical used to improve the appearance and increase the shelf life of the product can harm human health. A real quality product should be light in color, unsightly, wrinkled, and elastic to the touch, so it is best to dry the apples yourself.
How to properly dry and store the finished product?
To prepare dried fruits, it is necessary to select ripe, non-wormy, unbroken apples of sweet and sour varieties. The fruits are washed in cold water, cut in half or into four parts and the core and seeds are removed. Some people prefer to peel the skin as well, but apple peels contain a lot of concentrated nutrients, so this is not necessary, except for store-bought fruit. Then the apples are cut into slices and dipped for 10 minutes in a weak solution of citric acid or in lightly salted water. This procedure will prevent apples from losing their light color during the drying process.
If the weather forecast promises several clear, windless days, then you can dry the apples directly in the sun. When it rains, drying fruits is useless, and when there is strong wind, they can become covered with dust. Apple slices are laid out on trays and taken outside in sunny weather, turning them over periodically. After 3–4 days, the dried product will be ready.
At home, it is very good to dry apples using a special dryer for fruits and mushrooms, into which ventilated hot dry air is supplied. And if you don’t have one, you can use an ordinary oven. Apple slices are laid out on a baking sheet and dried in the oven at 80° for 8 hours. Periodically, the baking tray must be removed to shake the chopped fruit. It is recommended to store dried apples in linen bags or glass jars in a dry, dark place, preferably in a cool room.
Compote of dried apple slices
In winter, there is nothing better than enjoying dried apple compote. This wonderful fortified drink strengthens the immune system, adds vitality to people weakened after colds, and has the aroma of a long-gone summer. This compote is very easy to prepare. You will need 3 cups of dried apple slices and 100 grams of raisins, pour three liters of water, bring to a boil, add sugar to taste (0.5 - 1 cup) and cook over medium heat for a quarter of an hour. At the end of cooking, add 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, let it brew for 5 minutes, cool and serve. With such rapid heat treatment, dried apple fruits practically do not lose their nutritional qualities.
Dried apples for colds
For colds, sore throats, flu and other seasonal diseases, it is useful to prepare an infusion of dried apples. To do this, pour boiling water over several cloves of dried fruit and let it brew. You can add a slice of lemon to the infusion, and once it has cooled a little, a spoonful of honey. Drink continuously throughout the day. This remedy will cleanse the body of pathogenic agents that cause the disease. It will support a sick body with vitamins and microelements, help lower the temperature a little, and relieve cough. And recovery comes much faster.
Thus, the benefits of dried apples are beyond doubt, but moderation should be observed in the consumption of any food product. People who are overweight should not get too carried away with dried apple slices, as the risk of developing obesity increases. Diabetics should be aware of the high calorie content of these dried fruits. You also need to be careful when treating ulcer sufferers with this product, especially during an exacerbation of the disease. Well, in the absence of contraindications, dried apple fruits can rightfully be called a source of health and longevity. Good luck with your preparations everyone!
