Halie Wetherington
reporter@greenepublishing.com
The old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is actually fairly true. Apples have several health benefits that can keep you from needing a visit to your local doctor's office. According to healthline.com, apples are filled with several vitamins, antioxidants and polyphenols which are wonderful for the human body. Apples are also high in fiber and water content, which can help with weight loss and heart health.
More studies regarding apples have shown a positive correlation between the consumption of the fruit and improved mental health, as well as better digestion. Doctors recommend eating unpeeled apples in order to receive all of the benefits, as some of these vitamins and polyphenols are found in the skin.
Research is continuing to see exactly which types of apples help with what parts of the human body, so we will soon know which ones to consume depending on the benefits we are looking for. For now, we do know that apples have so many health benefits that support the old saying about keeping the doctor away, while also being safe to consume on a daily basis.