When people say an apple can prevent seven diseases, they mean its power to help with several common problems: hypertension (apples help normalize blood pressure), colds (vitamin C boosts the immune system), and insomnia (lowering blood sugar promotes relaxation, while B vitamins reduce stress). The fruit is also rich in polyphenols that protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Apples can help prevent cavities, cleanse the intestines, speed up metabolism, and promote fat burning. Combine apples with celery and the benefits can grow: celery is often called a “negative-calorie” food, meaning the body burns more energy digesting it than it provides. To make a light cream soup that supports weight loss, all you need is one apple and one vegetable from a classic soup mix.
Ingredients: 1 apple, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 beet, 1 celery stalk, a bunch of dill, 3 garlic cloves, 50g feta cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 tablespoons water.
Chop the celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté them in olive oil. Add the grated beet and apple. After five minutes, add a little water, season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. When the beet is tender, remove the soup from the heat, let it cool slightly, then puree the vegetables into a smooth cream.
Ladle the cream soup into bowls and top with crumbled feta and sour cream. Garnish with fresh dill before serving. Serve the apple cream soup at room temperature. The dish digests quickly, doesn’t overload the digestive system, and is perfect for cold weather.
Life Hack
Don’t add spicy seasonings to freshly prepared soup — they will overpower the delicate flavor. Avoid khmeli-suneli, Korean spices, mint, cloves, cinnamon, ground pepper, and dried parsley.
