This is a saying that has stayed on with us for many years. If I am not mistaken, it is believed to have originated from an ancient Roman proverb. The Romans truly believed that apples had magical powers to cure illnesses. It sounds cliché to me for years I grew up hearing it every now and then. Of lately my mom has been convincingly packing an apple together with my lunch as a snack to munch on daily. So this is when I started hearing the cliché again when I give her a cold stare each time I catch a glimpse of the fruit tucked in my thermos bag.
Obviously, deep in my heart, I believe that apples are full of wellness factors for health. And knowing me well, my mom has to coerce me into eating fruits every day. I am fussy in choosing my food, fruits and whatever I consume. I pick fruits like berries, grapes, mangoes, watermelon, banana, kiwis, but tend to avoid certain gifted fruits like apple, oranges, pear, dragon fruits so on and so forth. Why? Simply because I have got bored eating these fruits since it has been there on my fruit basket every other day without fail that I became tired of it (And I am just lazy to peel the skin off partly). That’s very classic of me.
So what’s in an apple that screams out wonders compared to the rest? Since I do read a lot, I remember reading about healthy eating articles that highlighted the wonders of apples. Will you believe if I say that apples have many proven nutritional health values all in just one fruit? Have you ever wondered how? So I guess the more conceivable reason for the saying lies in the core of what the fruit contains. Apples have properties that no other fruits have and its benefits have been proven overtime. Of course one can dispute the fact by saying that you can get all the benefits of these properties in other fruits. Why only apples? But an apple combines every nutritional value in just one fruit and makes it simpler. So you don’t need running up and down the fruit stores to get assorted fruits with different nutrients to cater your needs.
So, it rang in my mind that the next time when I am tempted to pass over the juicy apple to someone else, I will make it a point to remember the following miraculous properties it has that are worth considering for a quick bite:
1. Vitamic C - Apples are full with vitamin C which is good for our skin, gums and immune system. One apple is said to provide one-fourth of your daily requirement of vitamin C!
2. Pectin - It contains this natural chemical which has been found to help lower blood cholesterol levels and keep the digestive system healthy
3. Flavonoids – Apples are rich in these antioxidants which can prevent coronary and cardiovascular heart diseases
4. Polyphenols – It has the properties to reduce bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol
5. B-Complex vitamins - help as co-factors for enzymes in metabolism as well as in various synthetic functions inside the body
Apples are low in calories and therefore eating an apple when you have cravings for unhealthy candies, tidbits or chocolates will replace the desire for artificial sugar intake. It is also believed to prevent cancers, contribute to a healthier lung and above all reduce risk of stroke. Another feather in its cap! No wonder that the ancient Romans were convinced that the apple had magical powers to cure illnesses.
Remember, the principle of an apple a day keeps the doctor away is something worth considering and that is why I don’t reject my apples anymore. At the end of the day, my mom knows what matters is a healthy living and balanced diet that will keep us healthy and we may kiss bye to all those unwanted illnesses. So what are you waiting for, get your daily dose of healthy food.
P.s. Besides my husband has been another encouragement. He has been eating apples for dinner and he seems to be fitter these days. Thank you honey for convincing me and to my mom for her constant effort to influence me into eating healthily, I must say I love you both. (Source: Google)
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