It is important for people over 60 to include apples in their diet because it has a general strengthening effect, has a beneficial effect on digestion and helps maintain the level of iron in the blood. About this “Moscow 24” said dietitian, nutritionist Evgeniy Arzamastsev.
“Apple is a valuable product. It contains a large amount of vitamins and iron, which will be beneficial for the elderly. Apples can also be consumed as a general tonic for the immune system. The doctor said, “If we are talking about sweet-sour or sour apples, this fruit does not contain excessive sugar.”
According to him, this fruit will also help normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, for example, with gastritis. In addition, apples contain large amounts of fiber and pectin, which improve intestinal motility. Arzamastsev concluded that they would also help combat constipation, which often occurs in people over 60.
Nutritionist Polina Zhuravleva before this spokeplenty of water and some foods will help remove toxins accumulated in the body. So, according to the nutritionist, the main products for cleansing the body are beets, celery and apples, as well as ordinary onions.
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