The Benefits of Eating Apples
Apples contain tannic acid and organic acids, which have an astringent effect to stop diarrhea;
The coarse fiber in apples can also soften stools and make bowel movements easier, so apples have a dual effect of stopping diarrhea and relieving constipation.
Apples can also strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish the middle jiao qi, promote the digestion and absorption of food, and play an important role in intestinal excretion and nutrient absorption. Who Should Not Eat Apples?1. Patients with ulcerative colitis
Patients with ulcerative colitis should not eat raw apples, especially during an acute attack. Because the intestinal wall ulcers are thin, and the apple is relatively hard, combined with the stimulation of 1.2% coarse fiber and 0.5% organic acid, it is not conducive to the healing of the ulcer surface on the intestinal wall, and it can mechanically irritate the intestinal wall, easily inducing complications such as intestinal perforation, intestinal dilation, and intestinal obstruction.2. Patients with leukopenia and patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Patients with leukopenia and patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia should not eat raw apples, as it may worsen their symptoms or affect the treatment effect. Little Tip: How long should it take to eat an apple?
Apples are highly nutritious and contain a variety of vitamins and acids. However, it is important to chew apples slowly, which not only aids digestion but, more importantly, maintains oral hygiene.
If it takes you fifteen minutes to finish an apple, the organic acids and fruit acids in the apple can kill bacteria in your mouth. Therefore, eating apples slowly is beneficial to your health.
As for eating candy, some people like to hold a piece of candy in their mouths for several minutes. This is actually a bad habit because the human mouth has a type of lactic acid bacteria that can ferment sugar and produce lactic acid.
The longer sugar stays in your mouth, the more lactic acid is produced, and the greater the chance of developing cavities.