Learn all the benefits of eating boiled apples
The apple is a favorite fruit for many people, as it's not only delicious but also rich in fiber, vitamins A and C, and minerals like potassium, magnesium, flavonoids, and calcium. Thanks to its properties, The apple helps prevent coronary heart disease and cancer.
This fruit can be eaten in different forms, chopped with salt and lemon, in smoothies, as a breakfast addition, in drinks, mashed, etc. What about boiled or mashed apples? We'll explain below.
What happens to the properties of the apple when it is boiled?Experts analyzed the properties of apples when they're cooked or mashed, and concluded that the benefits are almost the same as those of raw apples. Discover them below.
Apple, whether boiled or mashed, contains phytochemicals, antioxidants that help reduce the risk of disease such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
“Making fresh applesauce with the whole fruit, including the skin, helps ensure the maximum amount of antioxidants possible ,” notes the medical portal WebMD .
Read: How and why International Beer Day is celebrated today, August 5thBoiled apples also contain almost the same amount of fiber as the whole fruit. This fiber is soluble, and according to WebMD , it helps lower blood sugar levels.
Boiled fruit too helps treat digestive problems such as diarrhea or constipation , as it neutralizes the effects of irritable bowel syndrome.
What are its properties?Boiled apples contain the following:
- Potassium
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B6
- Calcium
- Magnesium
Ingredients:
- 4 to 6 apples of any kind.
- 1 cup of water.
- Cinnamon to taste or lemon juice.
Instructions:
- Cut the apples into slices and remove the core. You can peel them or leave the skin on.
- Place the apples and water in a large pot.
- Boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the apples are soft.
- Crush or blend in a food processor or blender.
It can be enjoyed cold or hot.
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