Can I eat apples if I have an upset stomach?

Some friends suffer from mild stomach problems, so sometimes they have stomach pain. These friends have some questions about whether they can eat apples when they have stomach pain, because they are worried that eating apples will aggravate the pain. Apple is a warm fruit and will not cause any harm to the body.

1. Weight loss and detoxification: Fuji apples contain more "pectin" than ordinary apples. This is a water-soluble dietary fiber that can reduce the number of bad bacteria in the intestines and help the reproduction of beneficial bacteria, thereby improving the bacterial flora in the intestines. The "apple diet" that was once popular uses apples to make people feel full and regulate the intestines, thereby achieving the effect of weight loss. Nowadays, many Americans regard apples as a must-have for weight loss. They diet one day a week and only eat apples, which is known as "Apple Day".

2. Beauty and skin care: Among all fruits containing vitamin C, apples have the highest content - about 100g of Fuji apples contain 10mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C can effectively inhibit the production and formation of skin melanin, help eliminate skin spots, increase hemoglobin, and delay skin aging. American researchers have also proven that "taking vitamin C directly from fresh fruits is more effective than taking oral medications."

3. Decompression and oxygen supplementation: Modern people consume too much protein in their diet, and the protein is broken down into amino acids, causing most people's body fluids to become "acidic". Among fruits, apples contain the most complete nutrients. The polysaccharides, potassium ions, pectin, tartaric acid, citric acid, etc. can neutralize the acid radicals in acidic body fluids, reduce the acidity in body fluids, and thus relieve fatigue. Its rich zinc content is a component of many important enzymes in the human body. It can not only eliminate fatigue but also enhance memory.

4. Keep healthy and prevent cancer: The flavonoids contained in apples are effective substances for reducing the incidence of cancer. People who regularly eat apples have a 46% lower incidence of lung cancer and a 20% lower risk of other cancers than the average person. Eating an apple every day can effectively prevent cancer.

5. Apples taste sweet and sour and are cool in nature. Patients with severe edema can eat more apples to supplement potassium and reduce side effects. Eating more apples during pregnancy can supplement vitamins and other nutrients, while also regulating the balance of water, salt and electrolytes, and preventing acidosis caused by frequent vomiting.

6. Apples can also be used as intestinal regulating and antidiarrheal agents . "Compendium of Materia Medica" states that "If watery dysentery does not stop, take 10 half-ripe apples, add 2 liters of water, boil them into 1 liter and eat the decoction." People still use apples to treat chronic diarrhea, neurological colitis, intestinal tuberculosis and other diseases. Germans also use "Morro's Apple Therapy" to treat enteritis. In addition, eating an apple on an empty stomach every morning and evening can treat dry stools because it is rich in fiber and aids excretion.