Apples are common fruits in our daily life, known as the "king of fruits", there is a saying that "one apple a day, the doctor stays away from me".
Apples are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, dietary fiber and a variety of minerals, which have significant effects on promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis, lowering cholesterol, cleaning the mouth, and beautifying the skin.
In TCM theory, apples are believed to haveIt has the effect of quenching thirst, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and is a good health foodIt is recommended that middle-aged and elderly people eat apples often. However, it is worth noting that there are also taboos in eating apples in daily life, and the theory of traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the "homology of medicine and food", and pays attention to the mutual growth and restraint between foods in terms of dietary therapy.
Some foods may affect nutrient absorption and even have adverse effects on health if eaten with apples, so you must be careful when eating and drinking.
Apple's "sworn enemy".1.Fish and shrimp:Fish and shrimp are rich in protein and minerals, while apples contain more fruit acids and vitamins.
Eating apples and fish and shrimp together may affect the digestion and absorption of protein due to fruit acid, and may produce indigestible substances, causing indigestion or allergic reactions.
2.Turnips:Apples contain a lot of plant pigments, flavonoids and other substances, which combine with white radish to form thiocyanic acid, which is a "poison".
This substance can cause thyroid dysfunction, resulting in an enlarged thyroid gland, and symptoms such as dizziness, heat intolerance, distraction, and insomnia will occur after the disease.
3.Milk: Apples are generally not to be eaten with milkApples and milk are mutually restrictive foods, and the fruit acids in apples and the protein in milk are eaten together, which can coagulate in the stomach and intestines, leading to indigestion.
The main symptoms are epigastric pain, bloating, belching, etc., which can be carried out by patients through the use of drugs, such as stomach digestion oral liquid, Jiawei rotten pills, etc.
4.Sweet Potato:Sweet potatoes are rich in starch and sugar, and after the fruit acids contained in apples enter the body, they can easily react with the sugars in sweet potatoes, affecting digestion, producing flatulence, and may cause discomfort.
Recommended recipe: Apple omeletMain ingredients: 1 apple, 2 eggs, 100 grams of cake flour, 50 ml of milk, appropriate amount of sugar, a pinch of salt, appropriate amount of butter
Steps:Step 1: Wash, peel and core the apples, cut them into thin slices for later use, in a large bowl, beat the eggs, add milk, sugar and salt, and stir well with a whisk.
Step 2: After sifting the low-gluten flour, add it to the egg mixture in batches, stirring while adding until the batter is smooth and free of particles.
Step 3: Add a small amount of butter to a hot pan, wait for the butter to melt, pour in an appropriate amount of batter, and spread it gently.
Step 4: When the batter has not yet set, spread the apple slices on the batter, wait for the bottom to set, turn over and fry until golden brown on both sides, and the fried cake can be dipped in honey or sprinkled with cinnamon powder according to personal preference.
In this way, the apple's nutrients are preserved and made more delicious, and the apple omelet is not only nutritionally balanced, but also provides plenty of energy for breakfast or afternoon tea snack.
Healthy eating is particularly important among middle-aged and elderly people, and understanding the knowledge of food restraint can allow us to take care of the needs of our body while enjoying food.
The above is for reference only, please adjust under the guidance of a physician.