An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away.

[sandyRoe]

Listening to a programme on the radio the other day someone said that the apple skin was best for your health. I think I remember hearing some time ago that we should peel apples as there could be residue of pesticides on the skin.
Which is best, peeled or not?

[MargoTester]

Wash them before eating Sandy

[Patsy33]

Yes, I've heard that, too. Just give them a good wash. I also heard that Granny Smith's are best for reducing cholesterol.

[Patsy33]

https://aradbranding.com/en/granny-smith-apples-health-benefits/#:~:text=Apples%20from%20the%20Granny%20Smith%20kind%20are%20also%20beneficial%20to,support%20healthy%20blood%20pressure%20levels.

[aelmpvw]

i assumed everyone rubbed their daily apple on their top before eating??

[Canary42]

Like cricketers and their balls ?

[theprof]

Unquestionably, unpeeled. Just rinse the apple well under a stream of tap water and dry with a piece of kitchen towel before eating.
The peel contains the majority of the fibre in the apple as well as polyphenols, vitamins and a whole host of other beneficial nutrients.
I have a colleague who puts a spot of non-scented washing up liquid on a small piece of sponge and washes the apple under the tap to remove any wax and other possible residues. It doesn't taste the fruit if the fruit is rinsed well. I think it's a great idea.

[Vagus]

Aren’t a lot of fruit and veg more nutritious eaten with the skins on? I never peel potatoes or carrots, couldn’t eat a banana with the skin on though... ;)