An apple a day, keep the doctor away! Friend, do you love apples? Did you eat it the right way? Do you prefer to peel off the skin or eat it with it?
New scientific research shows that eating apples does have health benefits, especially those with skin. Apple peel has many ingredients that are beneficial to health and beauty, such as fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The fiber in apple peel can help prevent constipation, lower cholesterol, and improve intestinal flora. Antioxidants in apple peel, such as quercetin, catechins, chlorogenic acid, and anthocyanins, protect cells from free radical damage and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Vitamin C in apple peel can promote collagen synthesis and enhance skin elasticity. The phytochemicals in apple peel, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, can regulate the immune system, suppress inflammation, and prevent allergic reactions. In particular, flavonoids — compounds known to lower blood pressure and improve brain and heart health. Apples can improve blood flow and boost brain vitality while reducing your waist circumference!
People around the world have invented many ways to cook and eat apples, making it one of the most popular foods. For example, apples are eaten in porridge, thinly sliced, soaked in yogurt, or even baked in the oven. What's more, cooking or baking apples won't destroy those healthy flavonoids, and even a simple crushed apple + milk is very good!
Therefore, retaining the skin when eating apples can improve nutritional value and health benefits. However, make sure to wash the apple before eating it and remove pesticides or other contaminants that may remain on the surface.
If you want to remove pesticide residues from apple peels, one of the more effective ways is to soak apples in soda. According to one study, soaking apples in a 1% soda solution for 12 to 15 minutes can completely remove pesticides from the surface. This is more effective than washing with detergent or tap water. However, you should be aware that some pesticides may have penetrated into the inside of the apple and cannot be removed by cleaning. Also, rinse off the taste of soda with clean water before eating.