Apple Juice & Health: Is Homemade Juice Bad For You?

Apples are a favorite fruit not only in Korea but also around the world. It is a deciduous fruit tree belonging to the rose family – apple tree, and is native to the northern Caucasus of Central Asia. Because the cultivation environment is not strict, it is widely distributed around the world. Many people are looking for it because it tastes good and has many health benefits. How is the best way to eat apples? They say eat it with the skin, but I’m worried about residual pesticides. Juice – Should I make it into juice? Let’s take a look again at how to eat apples efficiently.

They say you should eat apples with the skin… Are you worried about pesticide residues?

According to data from the Korean Diabetes Association, the skin of apples contains a lot of dietary fiber, which is good for blood sugar management. It is best to wash it well and eat it with the skin. If you make it difficult to make juice or juice, the dietary fiber is reduced and the health benefits are reduced. However, some people are concerned that there may be pesticide residues in the peel. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety regularly tests pesticide residues on agricultural products such as apples. Last January, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, we intensively inspected the hygiene management of Lunar New Year foods such as fruits together with 17 local governments. Fruits sold commercially do not have pesticide residues to worry about.

Apples should be eaten in the morning… What if you eat them in the evening?

There is a saying that apples are ‘poisonous’ if eaten in the evening. Pectin, a soluble dietary fiber, irritates the intestines, preventing a good night’s sleep and slowing digestion, making you feel bloated in the morning. Organic acids in apples may cause heartburn. But a side or two after dinner isn’t a big deal. On the other hand, eating an apple in the morning refreshes your mind and body. It promotes the secretion of gastric juice, aids digestion and absorption, and helps with bowel movements. People who go to the bathroom in the morning should eat apples.

I’m managing my blood sugar… can I eat an apple?

Apples contain a significant amount of sugar. Most are easily absorbed as fructose and glucose. People who are managing their blood sugar levels are concerned. Some people even say not to eat sugary fruits at all. However, even diabetic patients can eat apples. However, quantity is the issue. 1/3 is good, but even if you eat a lot, it is better not to exceed half. If you eat less carbohydrates such as rice, noodles, bread, potatoes, etc. than usual, you can eat a little more. Eating it with the skin slows down digestion and can slow down the rise in blood sugar.

Inflammation prevention, blood vessel health, lung protection…what are the various benefits of apples?

Apples are rich in powerful antioxidant nutrients that slow down oxidation in the body. In particular, ursolic acid helps relieve inflammation and strengthen muscles. Dietary fiber helps prevent vascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis and stroke (cerebral infarction-cerebral hemorrhage) by removing bad cholesterol that accumulates in blood vessels. .Quetcetin helps protect the lungs from air pollution. It is also rich in potassium, which has a positive effect on bone health by suppressing calcium excretion. It is a particularly good fruit for women. Apples make it easier for other fruits to ripen. Only apples should be stored in separate bags.

Reporter Kim Yong (ecok@kormedi.com)