Health One apple a day keeps the family doctor away

The apple is in season: healthy powerhouse
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away - An apple a day keeps the doctor away." There's a lot to that saying. Because in an apple are actually many healthy ingredients that keep body and mind fit. The natural energy dispenser is packed in a valuable bowl for eating. Directly in and under the shell are most secondary phytonutrients and vitamins such as provitamin A, B vitamins and vitamin E..

Apples contain valuable fiber, which has a positive effect on digestion and intestinal health. (Image: Syda Productions / fotolia.com)

For vitamin C, it depends on the variety: the green Granny Smith and the variety Gala have little vitamin C, while Braeburn and Berlepsch can almost compete with oranges. In addition, the fruit can score with minerals such as potassium and calcium and easily digestible carbohydrates. The fiber pectin keeps the intestines going. Overall, the ingredients make the apple an ideal snack for school and office - at just 65 kcal for a medium-sized fruit (about 100 g).

For some people, however, the apple enjoyment is clouded because they are allergic to certain proteins in and under the shell. However, many sufferers can tolerate apples with high levels of polyphenols well. This is probably because these phytochemicals inactivate the apple allergen. The well-tolerated varieties include, for example, Alkmene, Berlepsch, Boskoop and Santana. Cooked and processed apples, such as mush, compote, baked apple or in the cake, are no problem for most people with allergies anyway. The simple grating of fresh fruits can also help, as oxidative processes break down the incompatible proteins.
The apple (Malus domestica) belongs to the botanical family of rose plants and is native to the mountainous regions of western China.

He is the main start in temperate climates. After Poland, Italy and France, Germany is the fourth largest producer in the EU. The main growing areas are in Baden-Württemberg, Lower Saxony, Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. The five most popular varieties on the German market are Elstar, Braeburn, the Jonagold Group, the Gala Group and Cripps Pink (Pink Lady®).

If you want more enjoyment of the apple, look carefully while shopping. The fruit should be fresh and ripe, well colored and not damaged. In the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator or in the cool cellar, the fruits can also be stored for a long time. Since apples release the maturing hormone ethylene and thereby promote the maturity or aging of other fruits and vegetables, they should preferably be stored separately. bzfe.de