Special apple cutting method "increases vitamin E 4 times" Gastroenterologist: Eat three times a day to be healthier

In autumn and winter, temperatures drop sharply and immunity declines. If you want to rely on daily diet to regulate your body, an ordinary apple can come in handy. Kudo Yuki, a specialist in gastroenterology in Japan, pointed out at HALMEK that the key to apple nutrition lies in the "eating method" and "cutting method". Mastering the correct method can simultaneously improve the status of the intestinal tract, immunity and skin.

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." What is the best way to eat for health? Dr. Kudo Kudo, who has long studied intestinal bacteria and fermentable dietary fiber, said that eating apples raw can actually retain nutrients better than heating them. Ingesting it as raw food not only regulates the intestinal tract and immunity, but also helps maintain good skin condition.

No loss of antioxidant power Apples are best eaten raw

In winter, people often crave hot desserts such as baked apples and honey apples. If the purpose is to absorb nutrients and maintain health, it is better not to heat them.

Dr. Kudo said that the core nutrition of apples is polyphenols, and the component called "proanthocyanidins" has extremely strong antioxidant power, and its effect is even higher than that of vitamin C and green tea catechins. However, this ingredient is sensitive to heat, and heating will weaken its effect.

Therefore, varieties with high antioxidant capacity such as "Fuji" and "Wanglin" are more suitable for eating raw in winter, which can help reduce "rust" in the body, promote blood circulation, and help improve cold hands and feet.

In addition, apples contain a large amount of fermentable dietary fiber (pectin), which is a nutrient for intestinal beneficial bacteria and can produce short-chain fatty acids, promote intestinal peristalsis, and regulate immunity and autonomic nervous system.

Kudo added that eating apples in the morning can naturally awaken intestinal peristalsis. When the intestines move, people will be more energetic and feel lighter.

One pill a day is best taken in divided doses

Although it is okay to eat a whole pill at one time, it is better to take it in small amounts "divided into three times, morning, noon and night". Kudo explained that antioxidant ingredients such as polyphenols do not stay in the body for long, so supplementing in batches can more effectively inhibit oxidative stress.

For example, add it to yogurt for breakfast to wake up the intestines, eat a few slices as dessert after lunch, or use it as a healthy snack when you are hungry in the afternoon. Replacing snacks with apples can reduce calories to about one-fifth and avoid excessive sugar intake.

Nutrition increased by 4 times? The key lies in the "horizontal cutting method"

How to cut apples to eat healthily? Kudo recommends a very simple method——"horizontal slicing", which is commonly known as the "star cutting method". When cut crosswise, the core of the apple takes on a star shape, which not only looks cute but also makes it easier to eat with the peel on.

Kudo pointed out that this method can best retain the nutrition of the peel. The vitamin E content can be increased by about 4 times, and vitamin C and dietary fiber will also increase. It's delicious as breakfast or dessert, and it's more convenient to eat.

Apple is not only a fruit, but also a "health switch" that connects the colon, immunity and skin. If you want to regulate your body, eat it raw, in the morning, in divided portions, and add a simple star cut method. A little bit every day, you can gradually and gently adjust your body.