We all have heard the saying, ‘An apple a day, keeps the doctor away’. The saying is true because apples are loaded with a bundle of nutrients including vitamin C, fibre and potassium.
All these work wonders in supporting our health, but too much of them can have a negative impact on health. Yes, too much of any good thing can also affect your health negatively.
How many apples can you eat in a day?
On an average, a person can have one to two apples in a day. If you are having more than that, you can possibly experience some dangerous and uncomfortable side effects. Here are some of them:
1. Digestive issues
Fibre improves our digestive health but too much of it can backfire, leading to bloating and constipation. People need between 20 to 40 grams of fibre per day, depending on their age and gender. Going above 70 grams is considered going overboard.
Though for that one needs to eat 15 apples, it’s important to keep in mind the other sources of fibre in your daily diet. So, if you are having a healthy diet with more than two apples a day, it can lead to some serious digestive troubles.
2. Your blood sugar levels may fluctuate
Apples are highly rich in carbohydrates that can provide you with a burst of energy, which makes apples a perfect pre-workout snack. Apples also make you feel happy as it helps release ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitters like serotonin.
But having too many apples can lead to a blood sugar spike as it is rich in carbohydrates. For diabetic people, too much sugar even in the form of fruits can also worsen insulin sensitivity and interfere with the way their medication works.
3. You might consume too many pesticides
Apples top the list of fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residue each year. Diphenylamine is a pesticide commonly found in apples, which means eating too many apples can lead to intake of too many chemicals.
4. You can gain weight
Apples are full of carbs that provide you with instant energy. But you’d be surprised to know that having too much of it can lead to weight gain. This is because the body burns carbs first, so eating too many apples can restrict your body from burning fat when it needs to lose weight.
It can damage your teeth
Apples are acidic and thus too much of it can damage your teeth, even more than sodas. You can avoid this by chewing apples with the back teeth or eat alongside a meal as a snack.
But as long as you do not go overboard and stick to one apple a day, you do not have to worry about your teeth.
It can put extra pressure on your intestines
Apples are not recommended for people who experience frequent bloating or have gastric issues. Apples rank higher in the foods that have sugar, which is difficult to digest.
