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How many calories does an apple have?

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How many calories does an apple have?

Among the most popular varieties of these dessert fruits are Lobo, ??Ligol and Mekintosz. Acid apples are dominated by Szara Reneta andAntonówka, and varieties with indirect properties include Jonathan or Beforest. According to 2014 data, they are characterized by hard, sweet and juicy berries. Each variety has different properties, they vary in harvest time and use. Poland is the third largest producer of apples in the world.

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1. The nutritional value

It is a good source of potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron. Macro- and micro-elements: sodium: 2 mg, potash: 134 mg, 4 mg calcium: 4 mg, phosphorus: 9 mg, 3 mg magnesium: 3 mg, 0.3 mg iron: 0.3, zinc: 0.16 mg, copper: 0.04 mg, manganese: 0.08 mg, iodine: 1.6 μg. The apple is a low-calorie product, high in fiber (up to 2 g per 100 g of product) and contains up to 86% water, making it an excellent snack for dieters.

2. It's a precious fiber

For this reason, these fruits are recommended for people who want to lose unnecessary kilograms, but not only. Fiber also accelerates peristalsis of the intestines, which makes the body release harmful substances faster and can prevent the formation of digestive tract cancers. Pectins bind to water, which gives a feeling of fullness in the stomach. Apples can also lower LDL cholesterol levels by up to 510%.

3. Waste is worth throwing away

In 2017, a study published in the journal Food Chemistry indicated the remarkable properties of the waste left behind in the production of apple juices, such as uric acid, which has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties in the skin, buds, and pulp.

4. Polish polyphenols: English: English:

According to a 2011 study by Nowick M. Freezing and defrosting, bleaching, or drying in the presence of oxygen significantly reduce the polyphenols and antioxidant compounds in fruits, but it should be noted that technological processes are destroying these valuable ingredients.

5. What apples to choose

Additionally, apples should have no skin stains and no signs of decay. It is therefore worthwhile to support local producers and buy fresh, unripe fruit from them. Acidic and smaller apples are especially recommended because they have more vitamin C and less sugar. Apples imported from all over the world are available in stores Please note that such apples often are sprayed with anti-aging agents, coated with wax, sometimes with a chemical flavor. Approximately 2 apples a day are recommended. This information is particularly relevant for people with diabetes and insulin resistance.

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Nowacka M., Witrowa-Rajchert D., Rula J., Wpływ procesów technologicznych na aktywność przeciwutleniającą i zawartość polifenoli w tkance jabłka, „Postępy Techniki Przetwórstwa Spożywczego” 2011, 2, 12–15.
Normy żywienia dla populacji Polski, pod red. Jarosza M., Warszawa 2017.