AN APPLE A DAY

AN APPLE A DAY

KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY

It's one of the most recognizable

expressions, but besides the fact

that it rhymes, which makes it fun

to say and easy to recall, does

it really have any value?

Could the common apple honestly

help a person to maintain perfect health?

The first printed mention of this

saying can be found in

the February 1866 issue of the

publication "Notes and Queries."

The publication printed the proverb

like this: "Eat an apple on going to bed,

and you'll keep the doctor from

earning his bread."

Nearly 150 years later, variations

of this adage are still quoted.

It's unlikely that the saying

would have maintained such

popularity if there wasn't some

truth to it, right? But does eating

an apple every day mean

you'll never get sick?

And is an apple really healthier

than other fruits?

If in addition to apples, you’ll fill

your shopping cart with citrus fruits,

tropical treats like mangos,

and a variety of berries, then

a varied selection of fruits each day

is truly the best way

to keep the doctor away.

delete reply bendmeover wrote on Oct 24, '11 I eat apples on weekends.

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Oct 22, '11 belita747 said Not sure that is true but a variety of fruit will certainly help you keep in good health condition... Absolutely true...The different colors in fruits help our immune system react to different stresses in our daily life... Wishing you a terrific weekend

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Oct 22, '11 litocastro5 said apples, mangoes, citrus are truly delicious fruits...here in the Philippines we have so many mango tree...thanks for this wonderful post! Oh I love mango, but I'm sure that mango have been grown in Philippines has a better taste like mango delivered here... Thanks for visiting Lito...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Oct 22, '11 firefysh said Nicely written Viera, and very true. :-) It is also great that apples which have a neutral effect , can be blended with vegetable while juicings... Have a beautiful weekend Graham...

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Oct 22, '11 jenny480 said I love apples :) I fully agree with you...Apples are a fruit which can be used in many manners... Hugs and love

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Oct 22, '11 simplyregina said That is really true. The apples are great and with a citrus fruits really delicious and healthy. I also have different citrus tree in my winter garden. I love your winter garden very much... You're very good gardener... Have a nice weekend Hugs

edit delete reply viera7 wrote on Oct 22, '11 pixielittlemagic said ah yes Apples are delicious...and so good for you,,tyu[hugs]] happy weekend x! Oh yes... Apples are sometimes called "nature's toothbrush," Apples help clean the teeth and massage the gums... Hugs and smiles...

delete reply belita747 wrote on Oct 22, '11 Not sure that is true but a variety of fruit will certainly help you keep in good health condition...

delete reply litocastro5 wrote on Oct 22, '11 apples, mangoes, citrus are truly delicious fruits...here in the Philippines we have so many mango tree...thanks for this wonderful post!

delete reply firefysh wrote on Oct 22, '11 Nicely written Viera, and very true. :-)

delete reply jenny480 wrote on Oct 22, '11 I love apples :)

delete reply simplyregina wrote on Oct 21, '11 That is really true. The apples are great and with a citrus fruits really delicious and healthy. I also have different citrus tree in my winter garden.

delete reply pixielittlemagic wrote on Oct 21, '11 ah yes Apples are delicious...and so good for you,,tyu[hugs]] happy weekend x!