Introduction
Intake of apple peels can reduce the incidence of lung cancer. Foreign studies have shown that apple peels have stronger antioxidant properties than pulp. The antioxidant effects of apple peels are higher than that of other fruits and vegetables. The antioxidant capacity of the peels of ordinary apples is equivalent. The antioxidant capacity of 800 mg of vitamin C. The octacosanol in apple peel also has the effects of anti-fatigue and strengthening physical strength. Apple peel can inhibit the enzymatic activity of tartar and the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity. It has anti-corrosion effect and can protect teeth. It can also make the skin white and tender, prevent the production of melanin, and have cosmetic effects.
Functional food can be developed by extracting bioactive substances from apple peel. As a valuable food additive, apple peel powder can be used to produce fortified food. A small amount of apple peel powder can increase the content of polyphenols and flavonoids in food.
The efficacy and function of apple peel
1. Anti-cracked lip
Peel off the apple peel and small pieces of pulp, drip a little honey, and apply it on your lips. The acidic ingredients contained in apples have a mild moisturizing effect on the lips, can prevent dryness and cracking of the lips, and make the lips radiant and moisturized. At the same time, honey also has a good moisturizing effect. The combination of the two doubles the effect of lip care, especially suitable for application in dry weather in autumn and winter.
2. Eliminate fatigue
When taking a bath at night, you can wrap the apple peel with gauze or put it in a net bag, soak in the bathtub, or directly wipe the skin with apple peel. The polyphenols in apple peel can achieve skin beautifying effect. In addition, apples belong to the Rosaceae plant, and the aromatic scent that it emits has a relaxing effect on the body and mind, and can relieve fatigue and stress on the body and mind.
3. Remove dark circles
Applying apple peel to the eyes has a certain effect on the treatment of eye bags and dark circles.
4. Treat nausea
The apple skin is dried and soaked in water to drink, which has the effect of alleviating excessive gastric acid and nausea.
5. Treat chronic colitis
Apple peel has an astringent effect and can be used to treat chronic diarrhea and neurocolitis.
6. Anti-cancer
An article in the American health magazine "Prevention" pointed out that more than a dozen nutrients contained in apple peels help inhibit cancer cells in breast, liver, and colon cancer. Therefore, it is best not to peel apples when eating apples. Medical experts also suggest that it is best to eat the peel of organic apples.