The best slimming and detoxifying meal is Slim Apple, a low-calorie snack

The weather is dry in winter, and toxins easily accumulate in the body, which can easily cause constipation. Nutritionists say that in order to eliminate constipation, in addition to a balanced diet and more exercise, choosing high-fiber, low-calorie vegetables and fruits can help clean the intestines. High-fiber fruits include oranges, pears, and guavas. Apples contain a variety of nutrients and can also help eliminate stool. They are low in calories and can play the role of a scavenger if consumed in moderation. (Video/Photographer Lai Yizhou)

Among the high-quality fruits in winter, apples are low in calories, contain a variety of nutrients, and help eliminate constipation. (Photography by Lai Yizhou)

Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital nutritionist Su Yijun pointed out that apples are rich in vitamins B1, B, C, carotene, vitamin B5, in addition to malic acid, tartaric acid and pectin, which help digest high-fat foods in the body and drive the kidneys to eliminate excess water and toxins from the body. Pectin in particular is a soluble fiber that helps purify the body. As the saying goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." This is the truth.

Apples contain pectin, which increases satiety

Apples have another little-known use, which is that they help control weight. This is good news for women who want to lose weight. Since the pectin in apples will expand when it comes into contact with water, eating apples and drinking water will increase the feeling of fullness. Apples are rich in nutrients, so they are suitable as a meal replacement for weight loss. However, it is still not advisable to eat too many apples. Eating one apple a day is a good choice.

In addition, a recent study by a research team at the University of Iowa found that ursolic acid, which is rich in apple peel, can increase muscle and brown fat mass, thereby prompting the body to burn calories, and may have the potential to fight obesity and reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases; this research result has been published in the Public Library of Science One (PLoS ONE).

Apples are rich in vitamin C and carotene and are very popular among female consumers. (Photography by Lai Yizhou)

Apple peel contains ursolic acid to help lose weight

In this study, the researchers fed mice a high-fat diet, and one group was given ursolic acid (0.27%) at the same time. After 6 weeks, the results showed that ursolic acid not only increased skeletal muscle mass as in the past, but also increased energy expenditure, reduced body weight and white fat formation, and increased the amount of brown fat.

It is currently known that in addition to apple peels, plants including cranberries, basil, thyme, oregano, etc. are also rich in "ursolic acid". It is recommended that if you want to use apples to lose weight, do not peel the "apple skin" and do not eat only apples for three meals. You can use apples to replace desserts first; then eat apples before meals and reduce the amount of food you eat at the main meals.

Nutritionist Su Yijun (pictured right) pointed out that eating apples regularly has many benefits and can be called a "low-calorie golden fruit." (Photography by Lai Yizhou)

【1 plate of low-calorie fruit less than 50 calories】

Nutritionist Su Yijun emphasized that apples can be called "low-calorie golden fruit" and one 100-gram apple contains approximately 50 calories. Eating one apple a day can achieve the effect of health care. You should "chew slowly" when eating. It can not only promote digestion, but also effectively absorb the rich nutrients in the apple. It is recommended to eat apples with the skin. If you want to avoid discoloration due to oxidation after cutting the apple, just soak the apple in a little lemon juice or salt.

Slim Apple low-calorie snacks (as shown in the picture) have less than 50 calories per plate and can increase your sense of fullness. (Photography by Lai Yizhou)

[Sweetheart Recipe]: Slim Apple Low-Calorie Snack

【Ingredients】：

1. 1 apple.

2. 100 grams of white radish.

3. 50 grams of black fungus.

4. 50 grams of blackstrap molasses.

5. 30 grams of asparagus.

6. 30 grams of cucumber.

7. 50 grams of cherry tomatoes.

【characteristic】:

1. Apple: Contains unique malic acid, which can accelerate metabolism and reduce lower body fat. Apples are high in fiber and can increase the feeling of fullness.

2. Blackstrap molasses: Rich in iron and vitamins, it is very helpful for women with cold hands and feet.

3. Black fungus: It is rich in iron and fiber. Combined with the vitamin C in apples, it can help iron absorption.

【Intimate Reminder】：

Nutritionist Su Yijun (pictured) stressed that eating apples slowly and chewing them thoroughly can speed up metabolism and reduce abdominal obesity. (Photography by Lai Yizhou)

Among the ingredients in apples, the most familiar nutrient is its rich fiber. One apple contains about 2 to 3 grams of dietary fiber. Fiber is very important for maintaining intestinal health. It can help intestinal peristalsis and reduce the risk of constipation and colon cancer. The best way to eat is to chew slowly, which not only promotes digestion but also allows the rich nutrients to be effectively absorbed by the human body.

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