Vitamin content in apples
Vitamins in apples are stored throughout the year if stored properly. In each variety, the content of trace elements necessary for humans, useful for maintaining immunity, is noted.
The healthiest apples
Wild varieties are rich in anti-inflammatory elements and pectin. Eating aromatic fruits helps to kill germs in the body.
Sour apples contain increased levels of vitamin C, which is essential when fighting colds.
The composition of the green fruit indicates that there are many more nutrients in them compared to the red ones. Their peel is high in iron.
Red fruits are characterized by a high sugar level, which helps to eliminate fatigue and improve performance. But their calorie content is also higher than that of green ones (70 and 40 kcal, respectively), so the second option is better for maintaining or losing weight.
In limited quantities, the use of apples is allowed for bowel diseases, stomach ulcers, gastritis or colitis. In this case, it is better to consult a doctor. Allergy sufferers should give preference to green varieties.
Vitamins and minerals in the composition
Red apples
Red apple contains the following vitamins:
- A - accelerate the metabolic processes of the body. They slow down the aging process, the formation of wrinkles and bone fragility. This is a real antibiotic. It destroys the first signs of a cold and improves immunity.
- B is necessary if you are constantly engaged in mental work. Daily consumption of apple fruits helps to improve brain function and normalize the nervous system.
- PP - the benefit of this element is that it helps to remove toxins and toxins. It is an effective assistant in the normalization of blood circulation.
- C brings the body into tone. You will feel less tired despite the constant movement.
- K allows wounds to heal faster and improves bowel function.
- E normalizes the work of the circulatory system (strengthens veins, blood vessels and capillaries), promotes the development of muscles.
Green apples
One fresh contains: 0% protein and fat, 5% carbohydrates. Green fruits are rich in vitamins. The mineral composition includes: phosphorus, copper, zinc, potassium, magnesium and iron.
This list varies by cultivar, location and storage methods.
All useful substances are preserved even during thermal and mechanical processing (jams, drying, jam or juice) - it all depends on the quality and correctness of processing.
Table with the content of trace elements per 100 g (the fruit weighs approximately 150 g).
Element | amount |
Vitamin A | 0.007 mg |
Vitamin B | 0.12 mg |
Vitamin C | 10 mg |
Iron | 3 mg |
Magnesium | 10 mg |
Potassium | 280 mg |
Phosphorus | 15 mg |
Dried apples
If you prefer homemade dried apples, there are a few things you should know about.
Important! Apples contain the same vitamins as fresh fruits, but their content is retained only until the end of the first month. With prolonged storage, the level of nutrients decreases.
Dried apples are used to treat coughs, hypertension, thrombosis and bowel diseases.
They contain all acids that have a positive effect on the nervous, cardiovascular and endocrine systems:
- constipation is eliminated;
- digestion improves;
- increased metabolism;
- the work of the brain is normalized;
- the immune system is enhanced.
They are useful during pregnancy and lactation, and they are also advised to be consumed by people in adulthood to maintain immunity. And also to those who are at risk of oncology. It is allowed to give fruits to children as a substitute for sweets.
Cannot be used by people who suffer from obesity and diabetes. This is due to the fact that, during drying, the sugar level in the fruit rises significantly.
Composition and benefits of apple juice
Many people make fresh juices from apples. Their pleasant taste cannot be confused with anything.
The only disadvantage of apple juice is that after processing it decreases the display of useful fibers and fiber, but all the vitamin and mineral components are preserved completely.
Calorie content of freshly squeezed apple juice: 100 grams contains 50 kcal.
Beneficial features
It is advisable to drink a homemade drink during dietary meals: 200 ml every day. This is enough for your organs to receive all the benefits of the components.
Due to its good absorption in the human body, this product will not cause allergies.
Important! If you want to replenish your body with useful substances, you need to drink the juice fresh. Literally a few hours after cooking, all the beneficial properties are reduced.
To preserve tooth enamel, it is advisable to use special cocktail tubes.
Do not drink on an empty stomach so as not to provoke an increased acidity of the stomach.
Rules for eating fruits
Try to eat apples along with the skin. It contains carotene and biotin, which are essential for improving the condition of hair, skin and nails.
Do not eat fruit after the main meal, otherwise it will cause fermentation in the stomach.
After 3-4 hours, all the substances contained in apples are better absorbed.
If you are in the process of losing weight, it is preferable to consume the fruit 40 minutes before meals. Instead of a constant diet, spend fasting days, during which you need to eat about 2 kg of apples, but this is allowed only once a week.
You cannot eat more than 4 apple seeds. They contain hydrocyanic acid, which can lead to severe intoxication of internal organs.
It is forbidden to eat spoiled fruits. The detection of rot or a stain on the peel indicates that this fruit must be thrown away urgently, it is impossible to remove all the rot. If it enters the body, it can cause the development of cancer cells.
Conclusion
The apple tree is a multivitamin tree.
The apple contains a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals, they have a positive effect on the functioning of the body.
Useful properties will manifest themselves only when used correctly: you should not overeat the fruits, combine them with the main meal or eat bones. Contraindications must always be taken into account. The main thing is to listen to your body.