Why does an Apple Keep the Doctor Away?

Why does an apple a day keep the doctor away? Well it is pretty obvious that apples are healthy.

But what makes people say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. An apple keeps doctors away because of their health benefits.

Apples contain benefits what other fruits like banana’s, oranges etc can not fully provide. This phrase would not have been so famous if it was not true right?

Well lets take a look at the benefits of eating apples.

• Reduced Risk of tooth decay- Apples kills most bacteria in the teeth that cause tooth decay. So not only does the apple keep the doctor away, it also keeps he dentist away.
• Protect Brain from disease- Apples have nutrients that are known to prevent things like Parkinson or Alzheimer.
• Prevents all types of cancer- Apples contain Quercetin which is known to reduce the risk of cancers.
• Vitamin C- Vitamin C helps the immune system. Lack of vitamin C results to easy bruising.
• Low calories- Apples contain about 100 calories and depending on the size, it can contain less.
• Better lungs- Apples also lower respiratory problems. For those who might not know this, asthma is an example.

These are not all of what apples do to you, they have more nutrients that if eaten, will help you greatly. I listed some of the benefits just to get you to see how important it is to eat apples. Eat 1 apple a day if your budget can accommodate it. Instead of buying your favorite pie, buy an apple.

NO, not an apple pie. Actual apples and eat them for they are the better investment. All in All, apples are very good for your health and if you can’t eat apples in their normal form, compromise by blending it into a smoothie or chopping it up and mixing it with something else. Just try to eat them as much as possible.