Patient's question:
A 7-year-old child with Tourette syndrome cannot eat fruits containing salicylates. Hello, does cooked apple contain less salicylates? What kind of assistance do you need: Hello, does cooked apple contain salicylates...Doctor's answer:
High in nutritional value, it contains a variety of different vitamins. Apples contain 15% carbohydrates and pectin, as well as rich amounts of vitamins A, C, E, potassium, and antioxidants. The polyphenols and flavonoids, which are natural chemical antioxidants found in apples, can effectively remove metabolic "garbage" from the body, reduce the level of neutral fat in the blood, and are particularly important for preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as neutral fat is the main culprit behind arteriosclerosis.Recommendation: When cooking apples, it is best to use a stainless steel pot and cook them over low heat. This method helps preserve the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in the apples.
Nutritional Value
Apples are an alkaline food that helps improve intestinal metabolism. The pectin in apples can absorb excess moisture in the intestines and provide a mild, moderate stimulation to the intestinal tract. This stimulation promotes intestinal movement and helps maintain the natural metabolic function of the intestines.
Apples do not contain high levels of iron, but the iron in apples can assist other organs in metabolizing iron from other foods (such as eggs, liver, etc.). Apples also contain rich calcium, which can help other organs metabolize calcium from other foods.
Apples are rich in vitamins. Among all fruits containing vitamin C, apples have the highest vitamin C content, making them the best fruit for enhancing absorption and growth. The rich vitamin C in apples helps maintain the health of bones and teeth when consumed regularly.
Vitamin B, an important element for improving nervous system health, is also one of the main nutritional components of apples.
Apples are an effective blood cleanser, and those with low blood pressure or arteriosclerosis should consume more apples. Apples also have a beneficial effect on enhancing lymphatic system function.