One apple a day… types of apples and their properties

Apples are fruits, incredibly beneficial for health, as they are rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants, as well as helping to lower blood glucose.

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, Is a very popular saying in the United Kingdom and a sign that the wisdom of the people is well aware of all the benefits that apples report to health.

One of those responsible for the apples being essential fruits in a healthy diet and balanced is quercetin, which contributes significantly to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory such as arthritis, asthma and even muscle contractures!

Naked apples: all about their properties!

Red, green or yellowish, sour, sweet or fluffy to the touch, but always delicious! This may well be a definition of a fruit present in most Spanish homes.

In general, they admit all kinds of culinary elaborations, both sweet I eat salads, which makes them attractive for a healthy life and, also, to give us the always welcome taste buds.

At a nutritional level, apples have a high content of antioxidants and vitamins B and C. They also contain high percentages of phosphorus, potassium and calcium. All this turns these fruits into essential for oral health care, in addition to favoring the non-accumulation of fluids in the body.

Another great point in favor of apples is that they are composed of acids of vegetable origin, such as tartaric and malic (essential to properly process the fats consumed). In addition, there is nothing better, after a copious meal, than having an apple, since it balances and settles the stomach.

And one of its most definitive attributes is that apples are ideal for snacking between meals, as they are very satiating and, therefore, they prevent you from going to the fridge or pantry in search of unhealthy temptations. In fact, thanks to its low calorie content (only 80 per 150 grams), it holds the title of best option to take mid-morning.

6 types of apples you have to know

Best of all, there are many varieties of apples. Gala and Royal Gala, Golden Red Delicious, Pink Lady, Fuji or Granny Smith are just a few of the many varieties that you can find yourself in any market.

Here are some of the main kinds of apples, so that you include them in your daily diet:

• Gala and Roya Gala: It is a type of shiny apple, with a skin that has red-orange streaks or streaks on a golden base. Excellent to eat raw, they are also ideal to take them cooked in the oven or in cakes.
• Golden: Like the previous ones, it is a kind of yellow apple. Among its main characteristics, they stand out how crunchy they are and their sweet flavor. They can be eaten raw, but they are the variety most used for baking and to prepare cakes.
• Fuji: Although they can vary slightly in hue, they are usually red to pink. This is one of the varieties sweetest there is. Some people claim that they taste like honey and, therefore, we recommend that you enjoy all its nuances raw.
• Pink Lady: As you can guess from their name, they are mostly pink in color, although they have light touches of greenish-yellow. Normally, they are apples that you find in salads.
• Red Delicious: With very dark red skin, they have a particular sweetness, they are juicy and have an intoxicating aroma. Like the Pink Lady, they are highly appreciated in the kitchen, especially for fresh salads.
• Granny Smith: They are distinguished by their greenish skin and they are yours if you love the acid taste. Its meat is also greenish, very dense and crunchy, with an almost effervescent point. Very good raw, can be added to different dishes to provide the always nice cool touch.

And, to you, what is it that convinces you the most about apples?