-Nutritional Value Europeans say, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Among many fruits, apple is the most common and peaceful one, but its nutritional value should not be underestimated. Chinese medicine believes that it can nourish the lungs, strengthen the spleen and stimulate appetite. Nutritional analysis shows that apple contains the most fructose, and contains a variety of organic acids, pectin and trace elements. 1, colloid and trace element chromium in apple can keep blood sugar stable and effectively reduce cholesterol; 2. In the air pollution environment, eating more apples can improve the respiratory system and lung function, and protect the lungs from pollution and smoke; 3. Polyphenols and flavonoids contained in apples can reduce the risk of lung cancer and prevent lead poisoning; 4. Apple's unique fragrance can relieve the bad mood caused by excessive pressure, and also has a refreshing effect; 5, apples are rich in crude fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help the human body to discharge waste smoothly, and reduce the harm of harmful substances to the skin; 6. Apples contain a lot of trace elements such as magnesium, sulfur, iron, copper, iodine, manganese and zinc, which can make the skin greasy, smooth, ruddy and shiny. It is suitable for chronic gastritis, dyspepsia, qi stagnation, constipation, chronic diarrhea, neurocolitis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and obesity, especially for cancer patients, anemia and vitamin deficiency. Expectant mothers eating an apple a day can reduce pregnancy reaction; Patients with nephritis and diabetes should not eat more. Note: Apples are rich in tannic acid. Avoid eating with aquatic products, which will lead to constipation; Eating with seafood not only reduces the nutrition of protein, but also easily leads to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Eating with foods rich in iron and calcium can easily affect iron. Absorption of calcium. Usage and Dosage: Soak peeled apples in cold boiled water to prevent oxidation and make apples brittle and sweet. Edible efficacy Apple tastes sweet, sour and cool, belonging to spleen and lung meridians; It has the effects of promoting fluid production, moistening lung, relieving summer heat, stimulating appetite, sobering up and stopping diarrhea, and is mainly used for treating qi deficiency, dyspepsia, qi stagnation, mild diarrhea, constipation, vexation with heat and thirst, excessive drinking and hypertension. Apple pectin belongs to soluble fiber, which can not only promote cholesterol metabolism, effectively reduce cholesterol level, but also promote fat excretion. The French did an experiment in which a group of healthy middle-aged men and women ate two or three apples a day. A month later, their cholesterol levels were measured, and it was found that 80% of people's low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL, also called bad cholesterol) decreased. At the same time, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL is good cholesterol) has increased. Apple's help to the cardiovascular system can be seen. Potassium, a trace element contained in apples, can dilate blood vessels, which is beneficial to patients with hypertension. Zinc is also necessary for human body. When lacking, it will lead to disorder of blood sugar metabolism and decline of sexual function. Eating apples raw can not only get the above benefits, but also regulate the stomach, because it is rich in fiber and helps to excrete. On the other hand, it is good for people with diarrhea to eat it, because malic acid has a astringent effect, but it should be noted that if it is chronic diarrhea with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, apples must be wrapped in tin foil, cooked or simmered before eating. Apples are rich in nutrition and low in calories, so they are very popular with dieters. In dietotherapy, boiling water with apple peel and ginger slices can stop vomiting. Using apples with pears can reduce the coldness of pears and have the effect of strengthening the lungs and moistening the stomach. In autumn syrup, some apples and pears are used, and lily 1 (30g), Dendrobium 5 (15g) and apricot 3 (9g) are added to moisten the lungs and relieve cough. Lose weight: apples will increase satiety, and eating before meals can reduce food intake and achieve the purpose of losing weight. Apples-Some apple varieties mature after lodging, that is, "lodging apples". Mid-late ripening apples such as "Red Star" will not mature until the end of September, and "Fuji" series will not be available until June 65438+ 10.