Everyone is well aware of the nutritional value of apples, and eating them regularly is very beneficial to your health. However, many people still have some questions about eating apples, such as whether to peel them, which can be quite puzzling. The editor has compiled a few related Q&As, hoping they will be helpful to you.
Question 1: Should you peel apples before eating?
"This has always been a controversial issue," says Zhang Wen. "The nutrients in apple peels are very rich, but people are also worried about pesticide residues. In fact, apples from regular cultivation basically meet the pollution-free standards. They are 'bagged' from a young age, so they are basically not exposed to pesticides and can be washed with water and eaten directly. Generally, apples with neat shapes, smooth surfaces, lighter colors, and small differences between fruits are often produced in bags." Jiang Weibo, a professor at the College of Food Science at China Agricultural University, reminds that cheap apples bought from street vendors or windfall apples mixed in with defective products have a higher chance of being contaminated with pesticides, so it is safer to peel them before eating.
Question 2: Which apple is the most nutritious?
From Red Fuji, Yellow元帅 to Granny Smith, "although these apples look very different, their nutritional value is almost the same, with only differences in sugar content, organic acids, etc.," says Zhang Wen. "However, in terms of texture and taste, Golden Delicious is soft, Fuji is firm, Granny Smith is sour, and Ralls Janet is sweet. You can choose according to your own preferences."
Question 3: How many apples should you eat a day?
Fu Jinru, chairman of the Tianjin Nutrition Society, stated that the "Chinese Dietary Guidelines" recommend eating 200-400 grams of fruit per day, which can basically be met by one large Fuji apple. "But there is no need to strictly follow 'an apple a day'; 3-4 per week is sufficient, and you can intersperse with other seasonal fruits." In addition, because apples are relatively hard, it is best to chew them slowly to avoid overeating and damaging the stomach and intestines. The best time to eat apples is between meals. Fu Jinru said that apples as a snack can provide the water and nutrients needed by the body and brain, and can also bring a feeling of fullness, reducing the amount of food eaten during meals.
Question 4: Can juice and jam replace apples?
Jin Ru said that during the processing of apple products, juice has the least nutritional loss. Jam may lose some water-soluble vitamins due to heating and contains added sugar. Dried apples come in two types: freeze-dried ones preserve nutrients well, while fried ones have more nutritional loss and are high in calories. Other apple products include apple cider, which has a low alcohol content and a mellow taste, suitable for the elderly to drink in moderation; and apple cider vinegar, which has weight loss effects, but try not to drink it on an empty stomach.
The above questions about eating apples are very common, and I believe everyone has some doubts about them. Correctly understanding this food and eating it properly will surely be more beneficial to your health. Are the above Q&As helpful to you? From now on, you will know how to choose and eat apples. Everyone, hurry up and learn!