Because apples are rich in pectin, pectin is a kind of dietary fiber that can be dissolved in water and cannot be digested by human body. Pectin can absorb water in the intestine, making the feces soft and easy to be discharged. In fact, pectin also has the functions of lowering plasma cholesterol level, stimulating the growth of probiotics in the intestine, diminishing inflammation and stimulating immunity. The iodine content of ripe apples is 8 times that of bananas and 13 times that of oranges, so ripe apples are also one of the best fruits for preventing and treating neck disease.

In addition, both raw and cooked apples are beneficial: raw apples can relieve constipation and reduce blood fat, prevent colds, and cooked apples can maintain gastrointestinal tract and have diarrhea.

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Apple contains the magical "apple phenol", which is easily soluble in water and easily absorbed by the human body.

This magical "apple phenol" has seven functions:

1, antioxidant effect, can keep food fresh.

2, to eliminate odor, you can go to bad breath and bad breath;

3. Prevent tooth decay;

4. It can inhibit the production of melanin and enzymes;

5. It can inhibit the occurrence of reactive oxygen species and prevent various lifestyle diseases caused by reactive oxygen species;

6, can inhibit the rise of blood pressure and prevent hypertension; Seventh, it can inhibit allergic reaction and has certain antiallergic effect.

7, suitable for health care to help digestion, sober up and treat diarrhea.

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