Introduction: Many people dislike the texture and taste of apple peels and are used to peeling them before eating. In fact, eating peeled apples is a big misconception. On February 19, the American Huffington Post published an article titled "6 Benefits of Eating Apples with the Skin On."
1. Apple peels contain the most dietary fiber. The peel of a medium-sized apple contains 4.4 grams of dietary fiber. After peeling, the apple flesh contains only 2.1 grams.
2. Apple peels contain the most vitamins. The peel of a medium-sized apple contains 8.4 milligrams of vitamin C and 98 International Units (IU) of vitamin A. After peeling, the apple flesh contains only 6.4 milligrams and 61 IU of these two vitamins, respectively.
3. Eating apples with the skin protects the lungs. The American magazine "Health" published a study that found apple peels are rich in the natural antioxidant quercetin, which can protect the lungs from pollutants. Eating at least 5 apples with the skin on per week can improve lung function.
4. Eating apples with the skin protects memory. An early study also found that the antioxidant quercetin, abundant in apple peels, helps prevent brain tissue damage associated with degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, thus helping to protect memory.
5. Apple peels have anti-cancer properties. The American Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry published a study by Professor Ruihai Liu, a food science expert at Cornell University, and his colleagues, which found that apple peels have good anti-cancer properties. Researchers identified more than a dozen triterpenes in apple peels, substances that can inhibit the growth of cancer cells such as liver, colon, or breast cancer, and can also kill cancer cells.
6. Eating one apple with the skin on daily aids in weight loss. Apples are high-fiber, low-calorie foods. Eating them regularly helps you feel full longer and reduces calorie intake, which aids in weight loss.
Many people worry about pesticide residues on the surface of apple peels. In fact, with proper washing, you can eat them with peace of mind. Soak the apple in warm water, gently scrub it back and forth with a small brush, and finally rinse it clean with water, and you can eat it with confidence.