While Apple has taken the world as a leader in technology advancement. The original apple from the garden of eden is just as popular! Apples are an amazing source of vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. Anyone with a little cow sense is aware of its goodness. I wonder, should we devour the crunchy apple with or without the skin?
I did a little experiment yesterday by leaving an apple overnight at the balcony. Before that I rinsed the apple with running water briefly.
The next morning, 2 birds flew in and ate it. Both took turns to guard and eat the fruit, very supportive teamwork. The 2 hungry birds ate all the flesh but left 3/4 of the skin and apple seeds. I can understand why birds prefer not to eat the seeds as it contains Cyanide which is harmful to them. But what about the skin? It contains fiber and nutrients too. I gathered, the only reason they bite off the Apple's skin was to gain access to the flesh of the apple. They avoided eating the skin as it was coated with pesticides and sealing wax! Washing the apples under a running tap does not remove these toxins!
If these wild wise birds has the instinct to know what not to eat, we humans better take note! Apple-eaters, if your apples are not organic, do take time to peel off the skin if possible.
Personally I prefer eating apples without the skin as I find the skin hard and tannin. If you prefer to eat your apples whole, do wash them thoroughly.
