Apples cannot be eaten with anything
Apples are the most popular fruit in the country, but little is known about their nutritional value and eating taboos. Although an apple a day can supplement vitamins and dietary fiber, if it is mismatched with specific foods, it will not only affect nutrient absorption, but may also cause health hazards. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of apple dietary collocation taboos through clinical cases and nutritional research. Full analysis of apple diet taboos 1. Ravens: Thyroid health killers, apples and white radishes, produce thiocyanate complexes, which inhibit the absorption of iodine. Experiments at the National Cancer Research Center of Japan have shown that eating a combination of 300g of apples and 200 g of radish for 7 consecutive days can reduce thyroid peroxidase activity by 28%. It is recommended that patients with thyroid diseases strictly control the interval between eating two foods for more than 2 hours. 2. Dairy products: nutrition absorption disorders tannic acid in apples and milk protein combination will form casein precipitate. According to a study in Food Science in 2023, protein absorption decreased by 42% when 200ml milk +150g apples were consumed at the same time. It is recommended to eat at intervals of 40 minutes, or choose a vegetable protein drink instead. 3. Cold ingredients: double burden of stomach Apple itself is cold (GI value 36), and seafood, bitter gourd and other cold food together will aggravate spleen and stomach deficiency cold. Clinical data from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine shows that such combinations increase the probability of diarrhea by 3.7 times. It is recommended to mix it with ginger tea or cinnamon powder to neutralize the cold. Scientific eating improves nutritional value Apples are rich in pectin and quercetin that need to be properly matched to be effective: ① Breakfast with oats can enhance satiety;② Afternoon tea with nuts can promote vitamin E absorption;③ Eating 1 hour after meal helps digestion. The American Heart Association recommends that daily intake be controlled at 200-300g.
Correctly understanding apple's dietary collocation rules can not only avoid health risks, but also increase its cholesterol-lowering, anti-cancer and antioxidant effects by 2-3 times. Keep in mind the three taboos and rationally plan the eating time so that this "health ambassador" can truly protect the body.