Advantage of apples
The benefits of apples for the human body are huge. Apple is one of the most delicious and affordable fruits. It is almost impossible to overestimate the useful properties of an Apple for a person: it is a real treasure trove of vitamins and trace elements, the balance of which in the body contributes to its rejuvenation and is the basis of a strong immune system.
Benefits of apples for the body
Useful Apple contains: water — 80-90%; fiber — 0.6%; sugar — 5-15%; carotene; pectin — 0.27%; starch — 0.9%; folic and organic acids; vitamins — A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, P, PP, K; trace elements — sodium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, copper, zinc, calcium, aluminum, fluorine, chromium, iron, magnesium, molybdenum, Nickel, boron, vanadium, manganese.
Vitamins in apples
Apples are useful for absolutely everyone. Fresh-picked apples contain a lot of vitamins. Let's look at the benefits of Apple vitamins and minerals:
* Vitamin A in apples is 50% more than in oranges - this vitamin helps to protect against colds and other infections and supports vision at a good level.
* Apples have more vitamin G or B2 than any other fruit. It is called the "appetite vitamin" and provides normal growth, supports the integrity of the nervous system.
* Vitamin C - one sour Apple makes up a quarter of the daily value of the vitamin; the best tool for the prevention of infectious diseases, an indispensable element in the synthesis of collagen, regulation of blood clotting, normalization of blood vessels. Thanks to vitamin C, apples have an anti-inflammatory effect. Vitamin C has a beneficial effect on the immune system, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, reduces their permeability to toxins, relieves swelling.
* Potassium — this trace element is a mild diuretic. It helps to relieve puffiness of the body, regulates the fluid content.
* Iron is the best remedy for anemia. Moreover, the distinctive quality of iron in apples is its good biological digestibility. Apples rich in iron are especially useful for children.
* Phosphorus-effectively stimulates brain activity and is an essential element for eliminating insomnia.
* Zinc is a great helper in strengthening the immune system.
* Iodine — its amount in apples is much higher than in any other fruit (apples are second only to seafood in terms of iodine).
IMPORTANT: The more apples lie, the less vitamins there are. It is best to use fresh fruits in their natural form or grated on a coarse grater. The most useful are small, sour and wild apples. They contain ten times more nutrients than glossy fruits. Of course, apples are most useful in fresh form, but they do not lose their nutritional and energy value during heat treatment.