Boiled apple water is made by cutting apples into pieces and letting them simmer in water until the liquid takes on the fruit’s flavor and aroma.
Some people drink only the liquid, while others also eat the softened apple pieces. Many add cinnamon or ginger.
According to Good Housekeeping, the drink is being shared as an alternative to cold beverages such as iced coffee. It is described as mild, warm, and easy to prepare.
Warm fruit drinks are known in regions including East Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, where they have traditionally been used as simple home remedies, Good Housekeeping reports.
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Big promises online
On social media, boiled apple water is associated with improved digestion, more stable blood sugar levels, and support for the immune system.
However, Good Housekeeping emphasizes that evidence for these effects is limited and that many of the claims are based on personal experiences.
It is therefore important to distinguish between perceived benefits and scientific evidence.
What does the expert say?
Dietitian Valerie Agyeman told Good Housekeeping that boiling may make some of the apple’s soluble fiber easier to digest.
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However, the difference compared with eating a raw apple is not significant.
She also points out that heat can reduce the content of nutrients such as vitamin C. This means the drink is not necessarily healthier than eating a regular apple.
Overall, the magazine notes that the trend is more about habit and well-being than new health benefits.
For some people, a warm cup of apple water may make it easier to include fruit and fluids in their daily routine.
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Sources: Good Housekeeping.
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