Which apples are healthier – green or red: expert dispels myths

Apples have always been the most common and favorite fruit. Recently, however, various rumors have been spreading around them. Namely, that apples allegedly contain a large amount of sugar. Because of this, most people are afraid to eat this fruit. Especially those who are losing weight.

Based on expert advice, FoodOboz editorial team will tell you which apples contain the most sugar and how to cook the fruit properly to preserve all its beneficial properties.

According to fitness trainer Viktor Mandziuk, there are two most common apple myths:

• Simple sugar, which breaks down into fat, and therefore is not suitable as a snack, and even worse, as dinner.
• You should only eat green varieties because red ones have more calories and sugar.

If we compare the chemical composition of an apple:

• Regardless of color and variety, the fruit is 86% water.
• The amount of sugar in both green and red apples is 9-11%. Sometimes one may have more sugar, sometimes less, but on average, the difference is 2 grams.

Because of this, the expert does not advise believing rumors, because the apple is extremely nutritious and has many beneficial properties, namely, it contains a large amount of nutritious water, minerals, and fiber.

According to Frugalinsa, apples can lose most of their health benefits during cooking. However, this can be avoided if you cook the fruit with the skin on. Because most of the fiber is concentrated there. Baked and stewed apples are considered the most beneficial for intestinal health.