Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Is an apple a day really good for your health?
"An
apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a well-known English proverb, but is
it true? Like any other fruit, apples are a good source of vitamins, minerals,
and fiber. Also, apples are rich in polyphenols, which are beneficial plant compounds
with antioxidant properties. However, the apple is not the only fruit that has
such health and nutritional benefits. What makes apples so beneficial to our
health is that they are so widely available, mostly affordable, and have a long
shelf life. Unlike bananas or papayas, apples are grown in many regions worldwide.
Because of their availability, apples are economically and environmentally
friendly. Also, apples can be stored longer than other seasonal fruits like
strawberries or oranges. Indeed, apples are nearly everyone’s fruit almost throughout
the year. But do apples really keep the doctor or pharmacists away?
Read the
article and learn what apples may do to your health.
