When eating or processing apples, the peel is often discarded, but research shows that,
apple skin
It is rich in antioxidants.
bioactivator
Eat apples
Skin is good for health.
Apple peel contains many bioactive substances, such as phenols.
flavonoid
, and
octodecyl alcohol
Wait, these active substances can inhibit the increase of blood pressure.
Angiotensin converting enzyme
, to help prevent
chronic ailment
, for example
cardiovascular disease
And reduce its incidence. In addition, the intake of apple peel can reduce the incidence of lung cancer. Foreign research shows that apple peel has stronger characteristics than pulp.
inoxidizability
The antioxidant effect of apple peel is higher than that of other fruits and vegetables. The antioxidant capacity of an ordinary apple peel is equivalent to 800 mg of vitamin C, and octadecanol in apple peel also has the functions of anti-fatigue and strengthening physical strength. Apple peel can inhibit
Tartar (on teeth)
Enzyme activity and bacterial growth in oral cavity have antiseptic effect and can protect teeth. It can also make the skin white and tender, prevent the generation of melanin, and have a cosmetic effect.
At present, many manufacturers extract bioactive substances from apple peel to develop.
Functional food
. Apple peel powder as a kind of very valuable
food additives
Can be used for production.
fortified food
A small amount of apple peel powder can increase the content of food.
Polyphenols
Contents of substances and flavonoids.
Therefore, I suggest you clean the apples when you eat them.
Posterior band
Eat skin together.
Because a lot of pesticides may be used in the process of apple planting, if people don't wash apples carefully, the residual fertilizers and pesticides on the apple skin may lead to many diseases, such as leukemia. So, if you can't guarantee that the apples you buy are "natural" and "green", don't eat them with the skin before washing them carefully.