Why are doctors afraid of apples?
Russian doctors have outlined the main reasons why most people should avoid apples and eliminate them from their daily diet. Eating large quantities of the sweet fruit can lead to gastrointestinal problems due to irritation of the mucous membranes. How healthy is it to eat apples regularly, and why do doctors recommend limiting fruit snacks? Let's find out.
Who should avoid eating apples: expert recommendations
Doctors have explained that despite the large amount of vitamins and minerals contained in apples, eating the fruit isn't always beneficial. While the fruit has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system and improves brain function, it can also lead to a number of health problems when consumed raw. The acid in the fruit can not only irritate the mucous membranes but also cause an allergic reaction.
It is recommended to avoid eating apples in the following cases:
- individual intolerance to fruits or identified allergic reaction;
- increased sensitivity of the gastrointestinal tract;
- gastritis or acute duodenal ulcer;
- increased acidity in the body;
- diabetes;
- stomach ulcer.
Eating apples will only worsen the patient's health condition if the problems described above are present.
What to do if you can't give up apples
Most people love apples, so eliminating this delicious and juicy fruit from their diet and replacing it with others can be a real stress for many. Experts have provided a number of recommendations on how to reduce the acidity of the product and minimize its negative impact on the human body:
- do not eat the fruit raw, it is better to bake it and reduce the amount of acid;
- choose red fruits, as they contain more sucrose than green ones;
- pay attention to sweet varieties - "Richard", "Golden Delicious", "Jonathan";
- Peel the fruit, it contains flavonoids.
Apples are safe and ok to eat if you have healthy health. Doctors continue to note the positive effects of eating fruit: they contain a large amount of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, P, PP, and K, as well as trace elements, support the immune system, and help prevent gallstones.
