India, Dec. 25 -- Apples are widely celebrated for their health benefits, but there's a simple way to level them up - and it involves cooking them. Stewed apples may look humble, but this easy preparation can make them far more gut-friendly, transforming a familiar fruit into a soothing, digestion-supporting food that your gut bacteria love.

Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and popular health content creator, has shared a simple yet effective gut health hack - and it involves something as everyday as apples. In an Instagram video shared on December 17, the surgeon explains why stewing apples can transform them into a powerful gut-health food that actively nourishes and supports your gut microbiome.

According to Dr Rajan, apples are ri...