Apple Sauce: Benefits For The Body

As a child, when you were sick, your mother or grandmother would probably feed you apple sauce. Apple sauce is often served to children who have digestive or intestinal problems.

You may not have tasted this delicious dish for a long time, but you should know that it has many beneficial properties. In today’s article we present some of the benefits of apple sauce, so remember!

What is apple sauce?

Apples are among the healthiest fruits in the world, which is why it is so good to eat them. Even if you are used to eating them raw or baked in the oven, you must not forget one of the healthiest recipes: apple sauce.

This sauce is generally consumed by children and is very easy to prepare, its advantage being that it retains all the benefits and nutrients of the fruit.

Apple sauce is rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and vitamins. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease or cancer. That is why it is also recommended for adults.

• Research has shown that fructose in apples stimulates the elimination of toxins.
• When you add honey and cinnamon to the sauce, it gives it a better taste and a number of additional benefits.
• This dish is very delicious and beneficial to health.

The main benefits of apple sauce

Apples are among the most important sources of nutrients. In addition, they help you in the following ways:

It slows down cell aging

Apples are rich in vitamin C (which improves the immune system), and a single fruit consumed daily gives you 11% of the recommended dose to keep your body strong and healthy.

Moreover, apples have been shown to combat the harmful effects of free radicals on cells and organs. This is a common problem among the elderly.

Improves digestion

• Apple sauce contains a lot of insoluble fiber, but to get them you do not have to peel the nuts when preparing this recipe.
• Stimulates peristalsis and improves intestinal transit. 
• For optimal digestion and bowel function, men between the ages of 19 and 50 should consume 38 grams of fiber per day, and women 25 grams.

This preparation is ideal for those suffering from constipation, but to maximize its effects it is recommended to drink plenty of water.

Stimulates appetite

Apple sauce restores the appetite of sick or convalescent people. It is often served to the elderly who cannot chew or swallow food.

Apple sauce is also used in patients suffering from bulimia or anorexia.

It satisfies hunger

If you want to lose weight, apple sauce can be helpful again.

A cup of unsweetened apple sauce contains only 100 calories. For many people this amount is enough to sit for a few hours without eating anything else and to prevent the temptation to serve an unhealthy snack.

If you add a tablespoon of grated almonds or raisins to the apple sauce, you get a dessert rich in healthy fats, proteins and carbohydrates. And the feeling of satiety will not be long in coming!

How to prepare apple sauce?

Now that you know how beneficial apple sauce is, it’s good to learn how to make it at home. Here is a simple and quick recipe!

ingredients

• 3 red apples
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (5 g)
• 2 tablespoons honey (50 g)

Method of preparation

• Wash the apples well and cut them into four pieces.
• Remove the stalk, core and seeds.
• Put the apple pieces in a tray and bake them for 40 minutes at 175 ºC.

• Take them out of the oven and let them cool, then mash them with a mashed potato until you get a thick paste.
• Add cinnamon and honey (the above amounts are indicative only, depending on taste).
• Put the mixture in different containers in the refrigerator.
• You can eat the apple sauce hot or cold, according to your preferences.
• You can use a combination of fruits for this recipe: figs and pears go very well with apples.

Are there any contraindications for apple sauce?

If you serve apple sauce to a child, an elderly person or a sick or underweight person, we recommend adding a tablespoon of olive oil to the preparation to maximize its effects.

If you have fructose intolerance, you should avoid this preparation. Opt for strawberries, raspberries or pineapple instead of apples and mix them with a little rice.

What is the difference between puree and apple sauce?

Many people ask themselves this question, thinking that they are one and the same thing.

However, there is an important difference: the apple sauce is prepared from ripe apples (baked), while the puree is prepared using raw apples. In the second case you have to clean the apples and grate them, then add cinnamon, honey or raisins.

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