Some people do not like to eat apples with peel and prefer to peel them. Is it worth it? Is the skin of apples useful or harmful? Dietitians in this regard are almost unanimous in opinion. Do not rush and clean the delicious fruit from the peel, because it contains a huge amount of useful substances. There are much more there than in the flesh.
Use of apple rind
The skin of this fruit contains a significant amount of quercetin, and it, in turn, paired with vitamin C neutralizes free radicals, preventing them from adversely affecting the body. Scientists have found out that the rind of apples is also useful to protect themselves from all sorts of cancer. In studies it was found that the fetus itself slows the growth of malignant cells by only 29%, while the skin of apples - by 43%.
Peel from apples effectively cleans vessels, improving blood flow in the body, and also reliably protects cell membranes and small vessels from radicals that strive to destroy the human body. Also in the peel is a sufficient amount of fiber for better digestion and normalization of the intestine, it also promotes fat burning and rapid weight loss.
Unpeeled apples you need to eat every day at least one piece.
On this pluses of apple peel does not end there. It contains soluble and insoluble fibers that help to remove cholesterol from the blood and liver. The peel contains pectin necessary for the normalization of the intestinal flora, and for muscles( for their growth and to reduce atrophy, which is especially useful for the elderly), it contains ursolic acid, which accelerates the growth of muscle mass already by 45%, and also reduces fat deposits.
Many say that the apple peel helps fight diabetes, this is proven by American scientists who advise such people to eat at least two apples a day( fresh or baked, which can be stuffed with cottage cheese).
When the peel is harmful
But do not forget that apples sold in stores, brought from other countries, are processed and covered with a protective layer, so that they keep the look and attract buyers. The rind of such apples can do much harm, so it's better to buy fruit on the market, from grandmothers who have grown fruits in their own garden.
Check the skin for the presence of a coating can be quite simple: you just need to hold a knife blade on the skin. If there is any scurf, then the apple is processed.