There is no fruit in Russia that is more popular than apples. They can be found in any store or summer cottage. They are cheap, healthy, and delicious. After all, it was not for nothing that Eve seduced Adam with an apple, and there was something to be tempted by. Let's try to understand all the advantages and disadvantages of an apple.

Apples and health

Nutritionists and doctors believe that apples are useful for absolutely everyone - both healthy people and those who suffer from various diseases.

Apples (especially recently plucked ones) contain quite a lot of vitamins. For example, apples contain 50% more vitamin A than oranges. This vitamin helps ward off colds and other infections and maintains good eyesight.

Apples contain more rare vitamin G than any other fruit. It is called the "appetite vitamin" and it promotes normal digestion and growth. Apples are rich in vitamins C, as well as group B. In ripe fruits of some varieties of apples, iodine is 8 times more than in bananas, and 13 times more than in oranges. Therefore, apples are considered useful for the prevention of goiter. But the more apples lie, the fewer vitamins you get.

For some reason, it is generally accepted that apples contain a lot of iron, and therefore they are often recommended for those whose diseases are associated with a deficiency of this element. In fact, there is not much iron in apples, but they contain substances that make the body better absorb iron from other foods, such as eggs or liver.

But apples contain quite a lot of calcium. And, in addition, they also promote better absorption of calcium from other foods. Recall that calcium is necessary for the normal development of bones, nails and, in general, the normal functioning of the body.

Thanks to pectin, apples act as a very mild and completely safe laxative. Apples also strengthen blood vessels and relieve swelling. Regular consumption of apples and apple juice is believed to help prevent the destruction of brain cells leading to memory loss.

An old belief

Let an unmarried girl take an apple seed and, after giving the name of her boyfriend, throw it into the fire. If the bone swells from the heat and cracks, this is a sign of his love. If it burns out without a crack, it means that this boyfriend is not worthy of attention.

Apples contain powerful antioxidants that protect us from heart attacks, strokes and many types of cancer. Unlike vitamins, they are not destroyed during storage. There are especially many of these substances in the peel of the fruit. “Of course, it will hardly be possible to defeat the disease with the help of apples alone, but in combination with other types of therapy, the use of apples gives good results,” admits Doctor of Medical Sciences, oncologist Irina Mukhina.

It is advisable not to mix apples with anything. Since you provoke the formation of gases in the stomach, which is not only unpleasant, but also unhelpful. A 30-minute break between a medicated intake of an apple or juice and any other food is sufficient. In some diseases of the digestive system, apples can complicate the course of the disease, but even in these cases, doctors do not advise to completely abandon apples. You can eat sweet varieties, pureed without the skin or baked in the oven, but without the core.

Are apple pits worth eating?

It would seem that the question is strange. But the fact is that recently the theory has been gaining more and more popularity, according to which apples should be eaten together with seeds in order to prevent cancer. Scientists believe that apple seeds contain biologically active substances, vitamins and enzymes that prevent cancer. It is also believed that 5-6 apple seeds fully cover the daily iodine requirement. There are no opponents to this theory yet, but doctors warn about the danger that may lurk in these brown seeds.

Apple seeds also contain an extremely dangerous substance - amygdalin glycoside! In the stomach, it breaks down with the release of hydrocyanic acid, the strongest poison. It is especially dangerous for children. You can weaken the effect of the poison by frying and adding sugar. It is believed that the danger of bones is greatly exaggerated, because the total concentration of toxic substances is very small. But in any case, you should not abuse the eating of fruit seeds. It is considered safe to use no more than 5-6 apple seeds per day.

And yet, the conversation about apple seeds does not end there. Cyanides (poisons, which include hydrocyanic acid), have a quality that has been noticed since ancient times. The bone extract has the miraculous property of smoothing wrinkles, and therefore it is used in cosmetics.

The biological power of seeds is actively used by su-jok therapy. Translated from Korean, "su" is a brush, and "jock" is a foot. The seeds are applied to those biologically active points on the hand and foot of a person that correspond to diseased organs. Bones share their energy with the affected area and "take away" the disease from it. Su-jok methods (as opposed to acupuncture or therapeutic massage) can be used by anyone: no medical training is required. Treatment takes place without medication, pain or side effects.

Apple cores

Not everyone knows that phytoncides are hidden inside the apple, which can kill the causative agents of dysentery, Staphylococcus aureus, influenza A viruses and other microbes. The phytoncidal effect is enhanced from the edge to the center of the fruit. The released volatile substances prevent even other harvested fruits from spoilage, contributing to their better ripening.

Apple diet

Apple puree face mask
1/4 apple
1 tbsp. spoon of honey
1 tbsp. a spoonful of oatmeal

Peel and grate the apple, then add the rest of the ingredients. Stir with a fork until smooth, apply on face and wait 10 minutes, then rinse completely.
Apples contain polyphenol, a fat-burning substance. Experts recommend fasting days or even long-term diets based on them. This is actually a very effective way to lose weight. However, don't get too carried away, especially if you don't have a very healthy stomach. Remember that apples are quite acidic. By the way, for a diet, fresh apples can be periodically replaced with baked ones. And remember that there are still calories in apples - about 50 to 70 kcal per 100 g (depending on the variety). Therefore, arranging fasting days, you should not eat more than 1 kg per day. In order for apples to have the maximum effect, it is better not to drink tea or coffee on "apple" day. And if you need to drink something hot, just drink warm boiled water. Vegetable fiber pectin successfully cleanses the intestines, as well as the blood, being an enterosorbent, so that "apple" day is a dietary relief and a way to cleanse and heal the body.

Apples and caries

It turns out that apples have one very significant drawback. The fact is that scientists have long proven that apples are harmful to dental health. They consider especially harmful southern apples with a high sugar content (which, in fact, we usually buy in stores).

The combination of acids and sugars in apples leads to the activation of caries. But if, after eating a chocolate bar, the teeth can be put in order with the help of a toothbrush and paste, then in the case of apples, everything is not so simple. Experts from the British Dental Association do not recommend brushing your teeth for half an hour after you eat an apple, because the acid they contain softens the tooth enamel. They believe that it is best to eat apples not after, but during the meal. After that, it is advisable to rinse your mouth with water. And to neutralize the effect of acid on teeth, doctors recommend eating some cheese.

Which apples are healthier?

By the way, Japanese scientists have proven that peeling apples is very beneficial for health. According to recent studies, peeling fruit with a knife dramatically increases blood flow to the frontal lobes of the brain. Does this mean that daily cleaning of apples can make a person smarter - scientists cannot yet say.
Here the answer is absolutely unambiguous: of course, those that grow in your country house, and are not bought in a store. And, of course, the longer apples are stored, the less nutrients remain in them. There are a lot of reasons why preference should be given to some native Antonovka over a foreign Jonathan. Well, firstly, imported apples for painless transportation are usually covered with a layer of wax that is harmful to our health, which does not completely disappear even after actively washing them with a brush and hot water.

Secondly, in terms of their composition, the southern varieties are very much inferior to those that grew in the middle lane.

They contain significantly less vitamins (especially vitamin C), useful organic acids, minerals and enzymes. This is partly due to climatic conditions and varietal differences, and partly to the fact that southern apples are usually picked unripe so that they can better endure transportation and ripen on the way.

But many useful substances can be formed only in those fruits that are ripe on the tree.
By the way, despite this, there is much more sugar in southern apples than in ours (12-15% versus 9-10%). And this is not very useful for the body.

In addition, there is a rather curious theory according to which fruits grown in the same climatic conditions as we are preferable for our body, and not brought from afar. Scientists believe that in our body, at the genetic level, there is a preference for local fruits, and therefore the body can react inadequately to all kinds of overseas (even if it is apples), for example, by the occurrence of allergies.

Hello friends!

Do you like apples?

I'm sure yes! Well, rarely, who does not like these delicious, sweet, aromatic and juicy fruits! Even children are always happy to crack them! ☺

Today we have a very controversial topic, namely, how are apple seeds useful?

There are a lot of opinions on this matter. Some argue that there is benefit, others that it is not. Still others - they generally say that apple seeds are poisonous.

I myself have been interested in this question for a long time, because I heard that apple seeds contain a lot of organic iodine, which is good for health, in particular for a healthy, calm psyche and good thyroid function.

Is it really?

Let's talk about this today. And everyone will make a conclusion for himself - whether to eat apple seeds or not.

Apple seeds - benefits or benefits of eating

The chemical composition and nutritional value of apple seeds

What is included in apple seeds:

• The seeds are rich in protein, sucrose, fatty oils, of which about 30% in the composition.
• Vitamins, minerals:
• Vitamin B17 (letril) - daily intake in five seeds.
• Iodine is the daily requirement in ten bones (supplement your diet with other foods containing iodine! More).
• Potassium - 200 mcg. in the daily rate of bones.

Let's take a closer look at the most important components:

• Vitamin B 17- Letril

Apple seeds contain in their composition a very important substance - vitamin B17, called letril, which is very rare and cannot be found in other products (with the exception of almond, peach, cherry and plum seeds)

1. Letril helps to stop the spread of cancer cells throughout the body. Therefore, it is an excellent remedy for the prevention of cancer, as well as a remedy if such a misfortune has already happened.
2. Letril reduces the level of fatigue in the body. Indispensable for weakened people, for those who have heavy physical, psychological and mental stress.
3. It is necessary for absolute endurance for athletes during the training process, especially in the pre-competition period, when there are colossal energy costs.
4. Gives energy, helps to lead a more active life due to the fact that it increases the level of endurance.

• Organic iodine

Contains a large amount of iodine in its organic form.

The deficiency of this substance has a bad effect on the general condition of the body: memory deteriorates, tone decreases, the positive and joy of life disappear somewhere, headaches appear, memory becomes scattered.

How many apple seeds per day can you eat without harm?

To get the daily intake of this element, nutritionists recommend eating five seeds every day.

The maximum daily intake of apple seeds is six for an adult.

How to consume apple seeds correctly?

You don't have to eat whole apples to replenish your body's iodine stores.

You can cut the fruit and, get its bones, and add, after grinding, to any dishes.

In this way, you can dry the seeds for future use, grind them in a coffee grinder and store them in a jar.

Use on the tip of a knife or teaspoon. You can mix ground seeds with honey. This way they will be better preserved.

Use in any dish or simply wash it down with water.

This is a natural dietary supplement "home made"! And there is no need for any expensive iodine-containing preparations and preparations for the energy tone of the body.

Unusual uses of apple seeds

• Su-jok therapy

Apple seeds are highly respected by traditional healers of ancient Chinese medicine, who practice therapeutic and prophylactic therapy called "su-jok".

They attribute incredible healing properties to these bones due to their special energy. And they attach them to special points on the human body that correspond to certain organs in the body.

It turns out a double effect - both mechanical and energy

Pretty good practice, I'll tell you! Have you ever tried this? Write in the comments, I am very interested, what is your impression of this therapy! ☺

• Cosmetology

The substances that make up the seeds contribute. Therefore, they are widely used in cosmetic care.

You can add dried and ground apple seed powder to homemade face masks ,.

Apple seeds - harm to the body

Apple seeds contain a poison - amygdalin glycoside, which is classified as cyanide - the strongest poisons.

Therefore, you cannot exceed the norm - a few bones a day, nothing more !!!

Remember that in the case of apple seeds, "more" does not mean "better" !!! It is very important!

I don't want to scare anyone, but an overdose can be fatal ...

Another harm to the body that I would like to add on my own. He's a psychological one. If you are afraid, it is better NOT to eat !!! And spit on all that "useful benefit"! ☺

Well, in this case, nothing good will happen, believe me! But this is just my, purely personal opinion.

Contraindications to use

• Expectant mothers. In this case, it is better for them to get iodine and other useful substances from other food products. Explore!
• Babies. It's the same here.
• People with chronic diseases during the exacerbation stage.

What conclusion to draw for yourself?

Here everyone decides for himself.

I personally decided for myself that I would eat apple seeds. Only without exceeding the maximum dose. I eat, and nothing, while alive and well, thank God. And I feel very good ☺

I will share my personal experience of application.

I personally do not "steam" with any drying, but simply when I do, in which I add apples, I add seeds there.

Grind and healthy energy tonic smoothie is ready! ☺

Here's the information, friends.

It would be very, very interesting to know your opinion on this matter!

What conclusion did you make after reading this article? Will you eat apples along with seeds, or is it better to refrain from it?

Write in the comments, I am always very glad to receive feedback from you!

Share the article with your friends on social media. networks. Let them also learn such information about apple seeds and draw their own conclusions!

That's it for today.

Alena Yasneva was with you, see you soon! All Health and Energy !!!

The most mysterious part of an apple is its bones. They contain up to 33% non-drying fatty oil, protein substances, sucrose.

But the most important thing is that the seeds contain iodine, the body's need for which is very high, it is not for nothing that many products, including edible salt, are subjected to artificial iodization.

The first signs of iodine deficiency are depressed mood, lethargy, impairment of memory and attention, headaches.

Five to six apple seeds a day satisfy the daily need of an adult for iodine, have a beneficial effect on the work of the heart and brain.

In addition, vitamin B17 (letril) has been found in apple seeds, which has anti-cancer properties and reduces fatigue. It is believed that the danger of bones is greatly exaggerated, because the total concentration of toxic substances is very small. But in any case, you should not abuse the eating of fruit seeds.

Are apple pits worth eating?

It would seem that the question is strange. But the fact is that recently the theory has been gaining more and more popularity, according to which apples should be eaten together with seeds in order to prevent cancer. Scientists believe that apple seeds contain biologically active substances, vitamins and enzymes, powerful antioxidants that protect us from heart attacks, strokes and many types of cancer.

It is also believed that 5-6 apple seeds fully cover the daily iodine requirement.

There are no opponents to this theory yet, but doctors warn about the danger that may lurk in these brown seeds.

Apple seeds also contain an extremely dangerous substance - amygdalin glycoside! In the stomach, it breaks down with the release of hydrocyanic acid, the strongest poison. It is especially dangerous for children. You can weaken the effect of the poison by frying and adding sugar.

And yet, the conversation about apple seeds does not end there. Cyanides (poisons, which include hydrocyanic acid), have a quality that has been noticed since ancient times. The seed extract has the miraculous property of smoothing wrinkles, and therefore it is used in cosmetics.

The biological power of seeds is actively used by su-jok therapy. Translated from Korean, "su" is a brush, and "jock" is a foot. The seeds are applied to those biologically active points on the hand and foot of a person that correspond to diseased organs. Bones share their energy with the affected area and "take away" the disease from it. Su-jok methods (as opposed to acupuncture or therapeutic massage) can be used by anyone: no medical training is required. Treatment takes place without medication, pain or side effects.

Apple cores

Not everyone knows that phytoncides are hidden inside the apple, which can kill the causative agents of dysentery, Staphylococcus aureus, influenza A viruses and other microbes. The phytoncidal effect is enhanced from the edge to the center of the fruit. The released volatile substances prevent even other harvested fruits from spoilage, contributing to their better ripening.

Apple diet

Apples contain polyphenol, a fat-burning substance. Experts recommend fasting days or even long-term diets based on them. This is actually a very effective way to lose weight. However, don't get too carried away, especially if you don't have a very healthy stomach. Remember that apples are quite acidic. By the way, for a diet, fresh apples can be periodically replaced with baked ones. And remember that there are still calories in apples - about 50 to 70 kcal per 100 g (depending on the variety). Therefore, arranging fasting days, you should not eat more than 1 kg per day. In order for apples to have the maximum effect, it is better not to drink tea or coffee on "apple" day. And if you need to drink something hot, just drink warm boiled water. Vegetable fiber pectin successfully cleanses the intestines, as well as the blood, being an enterosorbent, so that "apple" day is a dietary relief and a way to cleanse and heal the body.

Apples and caries

It turns out that apples have one very significant drawback. The fact is that scientists have long proven that apples are harmful to dental health. They consider especially harmful southern apples with a high sugar content (which, in fact, we usually buy in stores).

The combination of acids and sugars in apples leads to the activation of caries. But if, after eating a chocolate bar, the teeth can be put in order with the help of a toothbrush and paste, then in the case of apples, everything is not so simple. Experts from the British Dental Association do not recommend brushing your teeth for half an hour after you eat an apple, because the acid they contain softens the tooth enamel. They believe that it is best to eat apples not after, but during the meal. After that, it is advisable to rinse your mouth with water. And to neutralize the effect of acid on teeth, doctors recommend eating some cheese.

Which apples are healthier?

Here the answer is absolutely unambiguous: of course, those that grow in your country house, and are not bought in a store. And, of course, the longer apples are stored, the less nutrients remain in them. There are a lot of reasons why preference should be given to some native Antonovka, and not to a foreign Jonathan. Well, firstly, imported apples for painless transportation are usually covered with a layer of wax that is harmful to our health, which does not completely disappear even after actively washing them with a brush and hot water.

Secondly, in terms of their composition, the southern varieties are very much inferior to those that grew in the middle lane. They contain significantly less vitamins (especially vitamin C), useful organic acids, minerals and enzymes. This is partly due to climatic conditions and varietal differences, and partly to the fact that southern apples are usually picked unripe so that they can better endure transportation and ripen on the way. But many useful substances can be formed only in those fruits that are ripe on the tree. By the way, despite this, there is much more sugar in southern apples than in ours (12-15% versus 9-10%). And this is not very useful for the body.

In addition, there is a rather curious theory according to which fruits grown in the same climatic conditions as we are preferable for our body, and not brought from afar. Scientists believe that in our body, at the genetic level, there is a preference for local fruits, and therefore the body can react inadequately to all kinds of overseas (even if it is apples), for example, by the occurrence of allergies.

According to nutritionists, apples are the fruit that is good for everyone. But when it came to talking about apple seeds, we get benefit or harm from using them, there were many discrepancies on this matter. The main reason is the content of a substance in them, which tends to decompose to toxic cyanine. According to some, the body gets more harm from the use of apple seeds than benefits, while others, on the contrary, recommend eating an apple together with a seed, believing that in this way it is possible to replenish the supply of elements necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

How regular consumption of apple seeds affects the body

If apple seeds are consumed regularly, this is a guarantee that useful substances can accumulate in the body, as a result of which both physical well-being and mood will improve. Apple seeds will help you perform the following functions:

1. Improving the work of all body systems:

· Immune;

Endocrine;

· Cardiovascular;

Nervous;

· Systems of the gastrointestinal tract.

2. It has a healing and bactericidal effect by destroying unstable microbes.

3. Prevention of oncological diseases. Letril acts on cancer cells and prevents them from multiplying. Also in apple seeds such a substance as amygdalin glycoside is inherent, it is because of it that the use of seeds is considered harmful. But its amount in an apple is quite small, it is only 0.08%, so if this product is consumed in reasonable doses, then the substance does not pose any danger, it will even make the body resistant to radiation, the negative effects of chemotherapy. It is possible to neutralize the action of amygdalin glycoside for the body if the seeds are mixed with sugar or honey.

4. Antispasmodic, due to which headaches and migraines disappear or decrease.

5. Rejuvenating - the hair will get stronger, the skin will become healthier only after eating the seeds. In addition, seeds can be added to home cosmetics. In order to prepare homemade masks, creams, scrubs, an apple with seeds is crushed, with the exception of partitions.

6. The biological properties of this product are very powerful. The bones share their energy with the affected area. This method is called su-jok. Translated from Korean, "su" means a hand, and "jock" means a foot. It is believed that if the seeds are applied to the active points that are responsible for a specific organ, you can thus get rid of some ailments.

So if you want to get rid of varicose veins, you need to find points on the middle and ring fingers using pressure. Where pain appears, there it is necessary to fix the bones with an adhesive plaster and during the day, performing any work, press on these areas, perform rotational movements.

Apple seeds: benefits

Apple seeds are valuable for the body, since they contain proteins, fatty oils, sucrose. Especially valuable such minerals:

Vitamin B12;

Scientists believe that the substances contained in the apple seed resist the development of stroke, heart attack, and cancer.

In addition, regular consumption of apple seeds increases the tone of the body, it is useful in case of rapid fatigue, since the human body and the nervous system subsequently become more resilient.

Apple seeds are also useful for the presence of iodine, with a deficiency of which memory decreases, concentration of attention is impaired, frequent headaches, loss of strength, depression appear. To get the daily intake of iodine, it is enough to eat 10 seeds throughout the day. But according to experts, you shouldn't rely only on apple seeds.

Consuming potassium strengthens the cardiovascular system and is very important for bones. There are 200 milligrams of it in one bone. And most of all this trace element is not in the fruit itself, but in its bones. Doctors say that it is potassium that is absorbed by the body very easily when eating apple seeds, so there is no point in trying to replenish it with the help of vitamin complexes.

To saturate the body with potassium from apple seeds, you can prepare a supplement by grinding the seeds with a coffee grinder and mixing with honey.

Also, the seeds contain chlorogenic acid, which removes oxalic acid from the body, and also improves liver function.

Harm from eating apple seeds

The harm from apple seeds can occur due to their excessive consumption. As already mentioned, the number of seeds consumed per day cannot exceed 10 pieces, and according to some experts, it is reduced to 7 pieces. Exceeding this norm can lead to poisoning of the body with sanilic acid. Subsequently, dizziness, vomiting, deterioration or failure of some organs may occur.

Apple seeds, eaten in what quantity, will benefit the body

As we already said, apple seeds, the harm or benefit they will bring to the body, depends on the amount of their use. Doctors say that you need to eat 5-6 pieces daily. Cosmetologists advise to eat 7 grains daily to improve skin condition and prevent wrinkles.

Which apple seeds will benefit

Remember, only the right seeds will have an effect. Firstly, the apple from which we take this product must be ripe. The seeds should be well filled and dark brown in color. If the apple is rotten, you cannot take seeds from it. The same applies to seeds on which mold is noticeable or the shell is damaged, since they may contain various acids.

How to store apple seeds

Preparing seeds for long-term storage is not easy. To do this, they must be peeled, crushed, dried. Store in a dry place.

If the seeds are left to dry together with the box, on the second day it will become dry and will not allow the kernel to be reached.

The use of apple seeds in cooking

You can eat seeds and much more than doctors advise. But at the same time, they must be heat treated. A real dish can be obtained by peeling them, frying them and adding powdered sugar. Also, roasted and powdered seeds can be mixed with honey, following a 1: 2 ratio. You can add it to yogurt, cottage cheese, fruit salads, cereals.

To improve the taste of such drinks as liqueur, wine, compote, apple seeds are added to them. Jam with the addition of apple seeds will turn out to be tasty and healthy.

Contraindications to the use of apple seeds

Like any other product, apple seeds have their own contraindications. One of them is consumption during pregnancy, which is extremely undesirable, since it can cause toxicosis, deterioration of the general condition, headache and migraine. The same goes for breastfeeding.

Also, apple seeds can be harmful to the body in the case of gastrointestinal diseases and sensitive and fragile tooth enamel.

An English proverb says: whoever eats an apple a day does not visit the doctor. How useful these fruits are has been known since the days of Adam. The benefits and harms of apple seeds have also been studied. Their properties strengthen the immune system, protect against viral diseases, improve the condition of the skin and nails. But you need to be aware that excessive use can lead to disastrous results.

Composition and nutritional value of apple seeds

The health benefits of apple seeds depend on their composition.

Apple seeds contain:

• groups of vitamins B, A, P, C, E;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• sodium;
• iron;
• minerals;
• trace elements;
• tanning agents;
• acid.

In addition, apple seeds contain amygdalin glycoside, because of which there is a constant debate about whether their properties are useful or harmful.

The nutritional value of apple kernels affects the benefits. Fruits contain protein, sucrose, 30% fatty oils so demanded for humans.

What are apple seeds good for?

Vitamins in apple pits have strengthening, anti-inflammatory, body-restoring properties. The benefits of the nucleoli are as follows:

The grains contain vitamin B17, which is also called letril, a rather rare element also found in the pits of cherries, plums, peaches and almonds. This beneficial substance, having anti-cancer properties, is able to slow down developing cancer cells. Therefore, as a preventive measure, apple seeds can be eaten for the treatment of cancer. Letril also benefits from its ability to relieve fatigue and cope with mental stress. To get a daily dose of B17, it is enough to eat 5 apple seeds per day.

The iodine in apple seeds helps relieve headaches, improve mood, appetite and general well-being. Another of its properties is to strengthen memory. The required daily intake of iodine contains 10 nucleoli.

Important! 10 pieces is an excess of the daily norm and is fraught with harm to the body. It is recommended to eat no more than 6 pieces per day.

Potassium improves heart health, cleanses blood vessels, and normalizes blood pressure. It is able to saturate the brain with oxygen, thereby improving its function. The properties of potassium are also manifested in strengthening muscles, increasing immunity, relieving fatigue, and normalizing the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Apple kernels contain 250 mcg of this element.

Chlorogenic acid has anti-inflammatory properties. It relieves inflammation of the liver and prevents the accumulation of oxalic acid in the body, which can harm the development of gout.

Apple kernels have the useful property of preventing the appearance of premature wrinkles, which is why they are actively used in cosmetology.

The beneficial properties of apple seeds allow them to be treated, and also used to prevent atherosclerosis, gout, vitamin deficiency, anemia, constipation, hypothyroidism, hepatitis, obesity.

How many apple seeds can you eat per day

The benefits and harms of apple seeds largely depend on their amount of use. It is recommended to eat no more than 5 - 6 seeds from ripe whole fruits per day. Although cosmetologists advise a rate of up to 7 pieces to improve the skin.

They should not be eaten by young children, pregnant women, or nursing mothers.

How to use apple pits correctly

You don't need to eat the whole apple to get the benefits of the seeds. You can get them, peel them of hard partitions, grind them to a powdery state, and use them as a food additive. The beneficial properties of apple seeds will be enhanced by honey. You can mix them with yogurt, kefir or add to porridge. In pure form, a portion should be eaten no more than that which fits on the tip of a teaspoon.

It is helpful to add dried, ground seeds to your food every day. You can make a smoothie by grinding the fruit together with the seeds in a blender (remembering to remove the hard partitions).

The use of apple seeds in traditional medicine

The seeds of apples, the benefits and harms of which for the body are taken into account by healers during the preparation of recipes, are actively used in folk medicine for compresses, infusions, useful mixtures. To increase the amount of iodine in the body in case of dysfunction of the thyroid gland, colds and laryngitis, you can take a remedy that is prepared according to the following recipe:

1. Fry the bones.
2. Mix 1 part grains with 2 parts honey.
3. Add 2 tsp to yogurt, kefir, cottage cheese, casserole or porridge. the resulting mixture.

This remedy is useful for the prevention of cancer and neoplasms. For the same purposes, you can pour the crushed bones with hot milk and drink every evening.

In the same way, you can use apple seeds for weight loss. An infusion of bones with honey will help relieve complications of pneumonia.

For the prevention and treatment of hypothyroidism (lack of thyroid hormones), it is recommended to prepare an infusion of seeds and herbs. For this you need:

1. Grind and mix 5 g each: pre-dried seeds, nettle, cocklebur, dandelion and eleutherococcus.
2. Pour the mixture with 500 ml of boiling water.
3. Incubate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
4. Strain.
5. Drink 30-50 ml twice a day.

Another apple seed tincture for use in hypothyroidism is prepared as follows:

1. Mix 5 g of crushed seeds and roots of valerian with herbs of adonis, lemon balm, yarrow and hop cones (10 g each).
2. Pour the mixture with boiling water (200 ml) and leave for 15 minutes.
3. Strain and consume 30-50 ml three times a day.

For arthritis and gout, an infusion of apple seeds and celery roots is prepared, which has a lot of useful properties. For this:

1. Grind the ingredients.
2. Mix 2 g of apple kernels and 5 g of celery roots, pour all 0.5 liters of boiling water.
3. Leave for 15-20 minutes, filter.

Take infusion 3 - 4 times a day, 10 ml.

With sinusitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, heated grains are used in the form of compresses.

Knowing about the benefits that the bones bring, oriental medicine uses their properties for su-jok therapy. "Su" translates from Korean as a brush and "jock" as a foot. The seeds are applied to the acupuncture points responsible for a particular organ. Anyone can carry out this method of treatment.

Bones from apples in cosmetology

The benefits and harms of apple seeds are well studied by cosmetologists and are used to prevent aging and moisturize the skin, smooth out wrinkles. They are added to tonics, masks and face creams.

To care for faded skin, prepare the following mask:

1. Pour 5 g of ground apple seeds with 100 ml of boiling water.
2. Soak for 15 minutes, then strain.
3. Add the yolk and 10 g of soft butter to the infusion.
4. Mix well.

Apply the mask on the face for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Application: three times a week.

A mask made from infusion of nucleoli with honey is suitable for the care of dry skin. For this you need:

1. Pour 5 g of crushed seeds with 100 ml of boiling water.
2. Leave the solution for 15 minutes.
3. Add 10 g of honey, mix well.

Apply the mask to cleansed skin of the face and neck regularly every 2 to 3 days. Leave on the face for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.

A universal mask for any skin type is prepared as follows:

1. Pour 5 g of crushed bones in 100 ml of boiling water.
2. Insist 15 minutes and filter.
3. Add 10 g of honey and puree made from 100 g of strawberries to the infusion.
4. Mix the ingredients.

Apply the mask to the face and neck. After 15 minutes, rinse with warm water. Apply 2-3 times a week.

A useful composition of equal parts of crushed nucleoli and honey will help strengthen nails, reduce their fragility and delamination.

The use of apple seeds in cooking

You can not eat apple seeds in large quantities, so as not to harm your health. But you can slightly exceed the recommended dose after heat treatment, due to which the level of amygdalin in them will decrease. The grains can be peeled, fried and mixed with powdered sugar - you get a real delicacy that is mixed with honey, used as a natural additive in salads, cottage cheese, yogurt, cereals. To improve the taste, they are thrown into compotes, wine, liqueurs.

Important! Do not add fresh grains to alcoholic beverages, liqueurs and liqueurs: during long-term storage, poisons can accumulate in them.

Are the bones from apples poisonous?

The grains contain amygdalin glycoside. Once in the stomach, this element turns into hydrocyanic acid, which belongs to the group of dangerous cyanide poisons.

The seeds are poisonous, albeit to a small extent: the cyanide in apple seeds is only 0.8% toxic.

Why apples are harmful

There is no risk of harm when using the permissible amount of seeds: the body is able to neutralize a small amount of poison on its own.

Symptoms and treatment of hydrocyanic acid poisoning

Symptoms indicating hydrocyanic acid poisoning:

• frequent attacks of headaches;
• drops in blood pressure;
• loss of consciousness;
• difficulty breathing, up to choking;
• increased salivation;
• frequent vomiting;
• failure in the work of the heart.

When they appear, you should quickly rinse the stomach and urgently call a doctor. Excess hydrocyanic acid in the body can be fatal.

How to store apples from apples

It will not be possible to store the nucleoli in the seed box: as a result of its drying, the grains will not be separated from the shell. To preserve the beneficial properties and vitamins in apple seeds, you need to clean, dry, grind and place them in a closed container, which should be stored in a dry place for no longer than six months.

Conclusion

The benefits and harms of apple seeds should always be considered when using them. Their correct use will improve the general condition of the body and prevent skin aging. And the amount of vitamins and minerals that make up the grains makes it possible to use them as an excellent natural food supplement, which, nevertheless, should not be carried away.

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