1. Red: The representative variety is Red Fuji, which tastes sweet, crisp and juicy. The potassium content in red apples is no less than that of yellow apples, which can promote the normal rhythm of the heart and have a good protective effect on the heart.

Secondly, it contains flavonoids, which can lower the cholesterol content in the blood, reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and is better at protecting the heart. Red and purple apples have a high content of anthocyanins, which have certain effects in antioxidants and delaying aging.

2. Green: The representative variety is Green Snake Fruit, which has a sour taste and strong brittleness. Green apples look like they are immature, but they are not. They are just different varieties. Green apples are rich in vitamin C, which can nourish the liver and detoxify.

Friends who drink frequently can squeeze a cup of green apple juice and drink it after drinking. It can promote the catabolism of alcohol, eliminate headache symptoms after drinking, and has the effects of relieving hangover and protecting the liver. In addition, the boron and manganese contained in green apples can effectively prevent the loss of calcium and promote the growth of bones and teeth.

3. Yellow: The representative variety is Huang Yuanshuai, with moderate sweet and sour taste, crispy and less juicy. Yellow apples are rich in potassium, which can help lower blood pressure. It can strengthen the spleen and is suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach. In addition, it contains a certain amount of carotene that can protect eyesight. It is suitable for office workers who often use computers. You can squeeze yellow apple and celery together and drink it to protect eyesight and lower blood pressure. Extended information

1. Reduce cholesterol content

Eating apples can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood, increase bile secretion and bile acid function, thus preventing cholesterol from precipitating in the bile to form gallstones. Experiments have found that among people who regularly eat apples, more than 50% have cholesterol levels that are 10% lower than those who do not eat apples.

2. Enhance memory

Apples are rich in zinc, which is a component of many important enzymes in the human body and is a key element in promoting growth and development. Zinc is also an essential element that constitutes nucleic acids and proteins that are closely related to memory. Therefore, eating apples has the health care effect of enhancing memory.

3. Dual effects of laxative and antidiarrheal

The organic acids such as tannic acid and other ingredients contained in apples have a good astringent effect and can reduce intestinal secretion and make stool more constipated. Water content decreases, thereby stopping diarrhea. Pectin and fiber can promote intestinal peristalsis and have a laxative effect.

Tannic acid is contained in both the pulp and the peel, and is more abundant in the peel, while pectin is contained in the pulp and is abundant near the peel. Apple antidiarrheal is only suitable for diarrhea caused by intestinal disorders, such as simple diarrhea, neurotic colitis, early stage of intestinal tuberculosis, etc.; it is not effective for infectious diarrhea.

4. Lower blood pressure

Apples contain more potassium, which can combine with the body's excess sodium and excrete it from the body. When the body consumes too much sodium, eating some apples will help balance the electrolytes in the body.

5. Nourish the brain, nourish blood, and promote sleep

Apples contain elements such as phosphorus and iron, which are easily absorbed by the intestinal wall. They have health benefits of nourishing the brain, nourishing blood, and calming the mind and sleeping. effect. Reference materials

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