Can I eat apples during my period?
Menstrual women have poor physical resistance, so they should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and eat apples in moderation. Apple has the effects of promoting fluid production to quench thirst, clearing away heat, moistening lung to stimulate appetite, invigorating spleen and stopping diarrhea, and can effectively lower cholesterol. However, if women have dysmenorrhea, don't eat apples during menstruation, especially frozen food, which will aggravate dysmenorrhea.
In addition, eating nutritious and digestible food during menstrual period is conducive to the supplement of nutrients. Drink more water and eat more laxative vegetables and fruits, which can keep the stool unobstructed and reduce pelvic congestion. Try not to eat frozen and spicy food.
Is it good to eat apples during menstruation?
Apple has the reputation of "wisdom fruit" and "memory fruit". People have long found that eating more apples can improve memory and intelligence. Apples are not only rich in essential nutrients such as sugar, vitamins and minerals, but also rich in zinc. According to research, zinc is a component of many important enzymes in human body and a key element to promote growth and development. Zinc is widely involved in the metabolism of protein, fat and sugar in the body through enzymes. Zinc is also an essential element of protein and nucleic acid closely related to memory. Zinc deficiency can make the hippocampus on the edge of cerebral cortex stunted and affect memory. Zinc is also closely related to the production of antibodies and the improvement of human immunity.
Apples also have the functions of lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, relaxing bowels and stopping diarrhea. Apples are warm fruits, and it is good for women to eat apples in moderation during menstruation.
The efficacy of ripe apples
1. After apple is heated, the dietary fiber pectin in it is softened, and the softened dietary fiber and pectin are more easily used by human body, thus making its nutritional function more perfect.
2. Boiled apples are more suitable for some special people. People who are ill in bed, with imperfect teeth or poor gastrointestinal function can reduce chewing, reduce irritation to the gastrointestinal tract and make intake smoother.
3, the traditional way of eating apples will inevitably feel tasteless after a long time, so boiling apples can change the original flavor and make life full of fun.
Some friends worry that apples will destroy vitamin C when cooked, but it is unnecessary. Because the content of VC in apples is 4mg, which is quite low, you can completely supplement this small amount of vitamin C from many other sources if you like.
Although the phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is not very strict, it is a proverb after all. Proverbs emphasize the guidance of healthy habits, but apples are still very beneficial to the human body, and the health care function of boiled apples can not be ignored. Let your taste buds taste new in autumn.