Most people ignore the benefits of apple on health. However, this fruit that can be easily bought everywhere deserves our full attention. Benefits, misdeeds, how to consume it … The point with Sabine Monnoyeur, naturopath in Paris.
- An apple brings great satiety, is easily transported and can be eaten everywhere.
- It allows the maintenance of good physical activity thanks to the fructose and carbohydrate it contains.
- It decreases the risk of colon cancer According to a German study, published in April 2008 in the journal Nutrition.
- It has beneficial effects against cardiovascular diseases According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
- “The apple is particularly interesting for athletes : Before effort it brings energy, during effort, it brings minerals and vitamins that recharge the body and after effort, it rehydrates! “” Indicates the naturopath Sabine Monnoyeur.
- “The apple also contains pectin, active fiber, which contributes to lower cholesterol in the blood, which soothes the delicate intestines, participates in the quality of the bacterial flora and theImproved digestive function. The fibers slow down the absorption of sugars and fats. The apple also relieves the constipation And fight against acidity and uric acid, so it is an interesting food for our acid-base balance “, she adds.
- “The apple is rich in antioxidants which allow the repair of cellular damage and therefore the prevention of aging cells and therefore that of premature aging of the skin. It is also said that it has anti -wrinkle in the pulp and the freshly pressed juice. “
- Without forgetting that “Crunch an apple Clean the teeth enamel ! ” recalls the naturopath.
Made up of approximately 85 % of its water weight, The apple is not very caloric (a 150 g apple provides 60 and 75 calories), a balanced and varied fiber composition.
“It has a lot of vitamins (A, E, B6 and C …), but in particular vitamin C, which gives the epidermis flexibility and firmnessboosts the immune system, allows more fluid blood circulation, and solidifies bone cells “explains Sabine Monnoyeur.
The apple also contains precious trace elements:
- potassium (which contributes to good cardiac function, the regulation of blood pressure, the proper functioning of the nervous system, muscles);
- phosphorus, constituting bones and teeth, which promotes the balance of blood pH);
- selenium which is good for the stakes and the immune system; manganese which makes it possible to fight against allergies, asthma, stress;
- zinc which maintains the quality of our mucous membranes and ensures the multiplication of globules;
- Copper which strengthens immunity, but also calcium, magnesium, or even iron.
| Nutrients | Raw apple (pulp and skin): content for 100 g | Fruits: average food |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.25 g | 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.6 g | 16.9 g |
| – including sugars | 9.35 g | 14.6 g |
| – including starch | 0.05 g | 0.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 3 g |
| Lipids | 0.25 g | 0.5 g |
| – including cholesterol | 0 mg | 0.1 mg |
| – including saturated fatty acids | 0.052 g | 0.2 g |
| – including monounsaturated fatty acids | 0.01 g | 0.1 g |
| – including polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0.15 g | 0.1 g |
| Water | 85.4 g | 77 g |
“According to an Anglo-Saxon saying,” eating one apple a day moves the doctor away “! The quantities are not limited for the apple, you can eat as much as you want but reasonably … of course! It is often used in naturopathy during monodiètes, or you only consume apple for at least 24 hours in order to rest the body without acidifying it and causing the least of the cures ( of head, nausea, aches for example). the ally of the regimes“”continues the specialist.
Vitamin C is mainly present in the skin.
“The best is the consume in fullwithout peeling it (when it is organic), Because the skin of the apples contains 4 times more antioxidant compounds than the flesh. In addition, vitamin C is mainly present in the skin. But of course, the apple in all its forms (compote, in the oven, dried …) remains a healthy ally and makes it possible to avoid monotony “, Note the naturopath.
“You have to be very vigilant about the quality of this fruit. It must come from organic farming absolutely because the apple is one of the fruits that receive the greatest number of chemical treatments“, warns the naturopath. And if you eat a non -organic apple, peel the fruit well on about a centimeter.
Thanks to Sabine Monnoyeur, naturopath in Paris.
