Everyone knows how useful the apple is. But, unfortunately, not everyone can afford to eat it without consequences for their health. Basically, of course, these are elderly people, children of the first years of life and suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. True, if you cook them correctly, then apples are suitable for all these people. And how should they be cooked? This refers to baked apples, the benefits and harms of which are completely different from those of fresh fruits.
But first, you need to learn how to choose apples for baking, so that they do not crack and they can be eaten along with the peel. Best of all, of course, if it is the fruits of your own garden. But if this is not possible, then when choosing them in a store or on the market, it is advisable to give preference to domestic and having a slight touch (these are traces of watering). But glossy and shiny apples are best left in the supermarket. Usually they are treated with wax, so peeling such apples is not recommended.
In order to make beautiful baked apples during cooking , useful properties are also preserved, it is advisable to choose solid fruits with a dense skin, without damage. Such varieties as Antonovka, Simirenko or Granny Smith are best suited for baking. It is important to prepare them correctly for baking. Apples must be washed well and cored with a special or regular knife. Then you need to put them in a deep baking sheet with non-stick coating and bake at a temperature of 180-200 degrees for 30-40 minutes. You should not add sugar, as there is already enough sugar in the apples themselves. If after baking they seem sour, you can add a little honey.
So easy to cook baked apples. The benefits and harms of this dessert still depend heavily on what they complement during cooking. If you make a filling of cottage cheese and dried fruits, then, of course, such apples will be useful. And if you add whipped cream or condensed milk, it is unlikely that this will be a dietary dish. Therefore, it is important not only to choose apples correctly, but also to cook.
But are baked apples still healthy? Just like fresh fruits, they are rich in iron, sodium, phosphorus, vitamins B6, B12 and other trace elements. True, after heat treatment they become a little less, but not much, since the fruits are baked in the peel. In addition, baked apples contain more pectin. And it helps to remove toxins from the body and normalize the intestinal microflora. Baked apples are also recommended for anyone suffering from constipation and other bowel diseases. In general, they are absorbed even better than untreated ones. Eating them helps to reduce weight. Pregnant and infants are also advised to eat baked apples.
The benefits and harms of their use by nutritionists are not in doubt. So, you should not doubt those who are recommended to include them in the menu. Moreover, the beneficial properties of these apples are too obvious, and there are practically no negative properties. Of course, you should observe the measure by eating baked apples. The benefits and harm from them will be clearly unequal, and the first will be several times higher than the second.