All About Apples

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For hundreds of years, apples have been associated with a healthful diet. They are high in fiber and vitamin C. The concept of eating an apple every day to prevent ailments dates back all the way to ancient Asian medicinal practices. However, not until the 1860s was the phrase recorded as, “eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” In modern times the phrase has evolved into the popular, easy-to-remember saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Researchers who study the health benefits of apples concluded that eating an apple a day lowered unhealthy cholesterol levels in adults. The nutrients in an apples can also help reduce the risk of developing diabetes, Alzheimer’s and heart disease. If you think it might be challenging to eat an apple each day, then try some of our recommended recipes to help. Baked Apples for dessert or Crunchy Apple Crisps for a midday snack could help you along the way. You and your family will not be disappointed! Sources: The Washington Post, How Stuff Works