"You said you're tired of eating fresh apples, so let's change the tricks!" Xiao Ming (pseudonym) had a whim while chatting with his friend Lili (pseudonym).
Lili (pseudonym) has not had a good stomach lately and is shy away from hard and crunchy apples, and Xiao Ming (pseudonym) has an idea and suggests that she might as well try to cook and eat them.
Unexpectedly, this proposal sparked a heated discussion about how to eat apples. Apples, the "king of all fruits", have their own merits when eaten raw and cooked, and today we will reveal the magical effect of boiled apples.
1. A new way to eat apples: cooked to be more nutritious
As for the nutrient loss of cooked apples, it is not as serious as imagined. Apples do have less vitamin C in them when they are heated.
But remember, an apple provides only a small fraction of our daily vitamin C needs. There are many other nutrients in apples, such as minerals such as potassium and magnesium, as well as pectin and fiber, which are very important for our gut health.
For those elderly people who don't have good teeth, or friends with relatively weak gastrointestinal function, boiled apples are like a delicacy sent by angels.
The originally hard flesh becomes soft and delicate, which is not laborious to eat, and easy to digest and absorb, which is really a considerate and healthy little helper.
Especially on a cold winter day, a bowl of hot boiled apples can not only warm the body and mind, but also be nutritious, so why not?
2. The unique advantages of cooked apples
Cooked apples are rich in potassium salt, which can help maintain the body's electrolyte balance and play an escort role in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health.
Moreover, after heat treatment, the polyphenol antioxidants in apples seem to be activated, which greatly improves the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities, which is like putting on an invisible protective clothing for the body to resist free radical damage and maintain overall health.
However, while cooking apples is good, there is also a small episode to be aware of. That is, its sugar content should not be underestimated.
If you're a friend struggling with diabetes, or someone whose blood sugar control isn't ideal, be especially careful.
Although cooked apples taste wonderful and are rich in nutrients, the sugar in them is relatively easier for the body to absorb and may affect blood sugar stability.
Therefore, when such friends enjoy the delicious taste and health benefits brought by cooked apples, they must be aware of it, grasp the proportions, avoid gluttony, and enjoy it in moderation is the last word.
Lili (pseudonym) listened to Xiao Ming's (pseudonym) advice and tried to cook apples and eat them, but at first she was worried that the taste and nutrition would be discounted, but she didn't expect that not only the taste would be smooth, but also the stomach would be more acceptable. After a while, her gastrointestinal condition improved significantly, and her mood became happy.
Of course, Lili (not her real name) has not forgotten her blood sugar problems, and she will taste it in moderation every time to ensure that it does not affect blood sugar control. This change made Lili (pseudonym) realize that even the small things in daily life can reap unexpected health benefits as long as they are done with heart.
The old adage "varies from person to person" applies to eating apples. Whether eaten raw or cooked, the key is to make the right choice based on the individual's physique and health status. Eating apples when cooked not only makes them richer in taste, but also a good way to double the nutrition for some people. However, the intake of any food needs to be moderate, and for diabetic patients, even the "king of fruits" apples, we must be aware of them and be merciful in our mouths, so that apples can truly exert their health magic and add color to our lives.
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