Calories (calories) 52, Protein (g) 0.2, Fat (g) 0.2, Carbohydrates (g) 13.5, Dietary Fiber (g) 1.2, Vitamin A (mcg) 3, Carotenoids (mcg) 20, Vitamin B1 (mcg) 0.06, Vitamin B2 (mcg) 0.02

One 100-gram apple (including peel) is equivalent to 1,500 milligrams of vitamin C for its antioxidant effect. Among the fruits commonly consumed by people, apples rank second only to strawberries in terms of antioxidant activity. Japanese studies have confirmed that polyphenols in apples can inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells; French studies have shown that proanthocyanidins in apples can prevent colon cancer;

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From a nutritional point of view, you should choose to eat apples with the skin on because the skin of the apples contains more antioxidants compared to the pulp. In fact, the wax on the apple skin is mainly divided into:

1, the surface of the apple itself with the natural fruit wax, which is a lipid component, is generated on the surface of the apple plant protective layer, it can effectively prevent the outside world micro-organisms, pesticides and other invasions of the flesh, play a protective role, which does not need to be removed.

2, some imported apples artificially added to the edible wax, this "artificial fruit wax" is actually a chitosan material, more from crabs, shells and other crustaceans extracted. This substance itself is not harmful to the body, its role is mainly used to preserve freshness, to prevent apples in long-distance transportation, long storage in the rotting and deterioration. To remove this layer of wax is also very simple, directly with hot water rinse can be removed.

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