Luscious fruit to enjoy with your family… Choose ‘like this’!

It is Chuseok, a time of abundant food. Among them, fruit is indispensable, and fruits in season during autumn are rich in flavor and nutrients. Let's learn about the benefits of fruits and how to choose the best ones to eat.

 

◇Grape

 

Grapes are a fruit rich in vitamins and minerals. The pectin and tannin components in grapes aid bowel movements and are effective in relieving constipation. Polyphenols found in grape seeds and anthocyanins, the red pigments in grapes, are antioxidants that prevent blood clots, thereby protecting against heart disease and stroke. Anthocyanins are also beneficial for relieving fatigue and supporting eye health. They are particularly known to be effective in relieving eye strain and improving night blindness. Resveratrol, found in grape skins, also plays a role in antioxidant and anticancer properties, as well as improving fat metabolism.

How to choose grapes

Grapes should have a deep skin color, a moderate bunch size, and large berries. If the bunch is excessively large or has too many berries, there may be many unripe grapes inside. When selecting grapes, you may often see a white powder on the surface; this is not a sign of pesticides or poor quality, but rather a 'natural fruit wax' produced by the grapes. If the grapes are heavily covered with this white powder, it means they were grown with bags covering them from an early stage, so you can eat them with peace of mind.

 

◇Apple

 

Apples are rich in Vitamin C, making them effective not only for skin beauty but also for reducing free radicals that accelerate aging. Additionally, pectin, a dietary fiber found in apples, cleanses the intestines and aids in gastrointestinal motility and the relief of constipation. The organic acids in apples also improve gut health by increasing beneficial bacteria.

 

How to choose an apple

When choosing an apple, pick it up and feel it with your hand. The heavier and firmer it feels, the better the apple is considered to be. The stem should be green to indicate freshness. Conversely, if the stem is withered or discolored, the apple may have been harvested a long time ago.

 

◇Bae

 

Pears help relieve diarrhea, constipation, and hangovers. The saponin and luteolin components in pears are beneficial for alleviating symptoms of bronchitis, cough, and phlegm. Tannins help stop diarrhea and soften bowel movements, which is good for preventing constipation. They also aid in hangover relief by rapidly breaking down alcohol in the body. Many of the antioxidant components in pears are found particularly abundantly in the peel. According to the Rural Development Administration, consuming pears with the peel on increases their antioxidant capacity by up to five times.

If you want to eat pears with the skin on but are concerned about pesticides, try using vinegar and salt. After washing the pears, soak them in water mixed with vinegar or salt for 5 to 10 minutes, then wash them again to thoroughly remove residual pesticides. Using baking soda is also effective. First, wet the pears with water, then sprinkle baking soda on them and wipe them once. Afterward, rinse off any baking soda residue under running water.

How to choose a ship

Pears should have a clear, transparent yellow skin. It is best to avoid those with a protruding area opposite the stem or fine black cracks. High-quality pears have smooth skins that are not bumpy or wrinkled.

 

◇Night

 

Chestnuts are rich in omega-6 and omega-3, essential fatty acids that the body cannot produce, as well as vitamin C. Omega-6 and omega-3 help prevent heart disease by lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol clinging to blood vessels, while vitamin C aids in the breakdown of alcohol. Chestnuts are also beneficial for bone health. Containing 28 mg of calcium per 100 g, they increase bone density, making them a good food for growing children and menopausal women susceptible to osteoporosis. The yellow kernel of the chestnut is rich in carotenoids, which are representative antioxidants that prevent skin aging and boost immunity.

 

Night selection method

To choose delicious chestnuts, you should carefully examine their appearance and weight. Good chestnuts have a deep gloss and feel firm to the touch. You can select tasty chestnuts by choosing those with clean shells, no holes, and that sink rather than float when placed in water.

 

◇ Jujube

 

Jujubes are rich in Vitamin C, providing antioxidant effects. Due to their warm nature, consuming large quantities can help warm the body. Jujubes are also abundant in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and flavonoids, offering excellent anticancer benefits. The pantothenic acid found in jujubes promotes the secretion of the cortisol hormone, aiding in stress relief. Furthermore, they not only stimulate heart function but also facilitate smooth blood circulation. They are beneficial to eat as is, but they are also good consumed as a warm tea.

 

How to choose jujubes

You should choose jujubes with few wrinkles and red skin. The inside of the jujube should be yellowish-white. When selecting unripe jujubes, it is best to choose those with clean, glossy skins.

 

It is best to consume fruit one hour before a meal or three to four hours after finishing. Eating fruit an hour before a meal increases the absorption rate of nutrients. Additionally, the feeling of fullness reduces food intake, which helps with weight loss. Consuming fruit three to four hours after a meal allows blood sugar levels to return to pre-meal levels, so the pancreas is not burdened even if it secretes insulin again. You can eat it as a snack when digestion has finished and you start to feel hungry. It is best to limit fruit intake to one to two times a day, about half the size of an adult's fist.

 

 

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Fruit comes before the meal.

Since there is an ancestral rite table, I have to be picky about choosing the fruit.

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