Many people think that eating raw apples is good for your health, but did you know that cooking them is also very effective.
The effects of cooked apples are surprisingly good
More complete nutritional effects
When apples are heated, their dietary fiber and pectin are softened. The softened dietary fiber and pectin are more easily used by the body, thus allowing their nutritional effects to be more fully realized.
Strong antioxidant effect
According to research, after apples are heated, the content of natural antioxidant substances called polyphenols in them increases significantly. Polyphenols can not only lower blood sugar and blood lipids, inhibit free radicals to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects, but also inhibit the rise of plasma cholesterol.
Reduces gastrointestinal stimulation
Cooked apples are more suitable for some special groups. People who are bedridden, have poor oral health, or have weak gastrointestinal function can reduce chewing and decrease stimulation to the gastrointestinal tract, making intake smoother.
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Prevents internal heat
Eating cooked apples can prevent symptoms of internal heat such as sores on the lips, inflamed gums, and cracked tongue.
Treats diarrhea
The pectin in apples, a soluble dietary fiber that cannot be digested by the human body, can absorb water in the intestines, making stools soft and easy to pass. In fact, pectin also has the properties of lowering plasma cholesterol levels, stimulating the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria, reducing inflammation, and stimulating the immune system.
Lowers cholesterol
Apples can be cooked with pork. This not only adds nutrition but also helps inhibit the rise of cholesterol, because the dietary fiber in apples has the effect of lowering cholesterol. Moreover, apples can eliminate the unique odor of pork.
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