Apples do not contain high sugar content. 100 grams of apples contains about 10 to 20 grams of sugar. Eating apples has the benefits of losing weight, regulating blood sugar, and improving insulin sensitivity.

For obese people with diabetes. Apples contain pectin, which can produce a feeling of satiety, delay gastric emptying, slow down intestinal transit, affect the mixing of food and digestive enzymes, hinder the formation of micromicelles, and reduce the dispersion of nutrients on the intestinal mucosal surface. This affects the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates and fats. Achieve the effect of weight loss.

Precautions when eating apples

1. Do not eat apple cores. Apple cores contain hydrocyanic acid, which is a highly toxic substance that can cause dizziness and difficulty breathing if eaten accidentally.

2. Don’t eat “poisonous” apples. The characteristic of this kind of apple is that it uses enlargement hormone to promote growth, red pigment to increase color, and preservatives to keep it fresh. Excessive use of elastin, erythropoietin, and preservatives can damage the liver.

3. Do not overeat apples. It's best to only eat one medium-sized apple per day. Excessive consumption of apples will have adverse effects on the human endocrine system, digestive system, immune system, etc.