No, I don't mean the Apple iPhone. Or iPad. Or any Apple product.
I mean the fruit. :)
Ok, I’m going to be super candid for a moment.
I’m fairly certain I’m terrible about eating fruits & vegetables. Whatever the recommended daily serving may be, I’m pretty sure I’m not getting enough. Although recently I’ve had a fair amount of garden fresh produce, and that makes a huge difference! Cucumbers, apples, strawberries, and tomatoes, oh my! (Insert Wizard of Oz earworm here!) They taste better than veggies and fruits from the grocery store, too! I love fresh veggies and fruits; I’m not always great at remembering to eat them. (Although come to think of it, I do a lot of cooking with veggies so maybe I do better than I think!)
I did enjoy a tasty, juicy, orchard-fresh apple today. :)
I found myself wondering about the phrase, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” So, it being what I do, I went looking for both the origin of the phrase, thank you Wikipedia, and actual science behind why it’s valid. Because, y’know, that’s me. I get curious about stuff. :)
Wikipedia says, "First recorded in the 1860s, the proverb originated in Wales, and was particularly prevalent in Pembrokshire. The first English version of the saying was 'Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.' The current phrasing ('An apple a day keeps the doctor away') was first used in print in 1922.“
Apples are good for you. Soluble fiber and 84% water. A flavonoid (quercetin) that may help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Vitamin C. Phytonutrients.
Maybe they won’t keep the doctor away. But apples (and other fruits!) will help you stay healthy!
How do you like your apples? :) And please don’t just say, “In apple pie!”
Cheers! Here’s to your health!