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THE AWESOME APPLE: Why An Apple A Day Helps Keep The Doctor Away

We're all familiar with the age-old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." But, do you know why this frequently uttered phrase is true?

According to nutritionists, both apples and apple products are loaded with a variety of nutrients that have been shown to help maintain your health:

- Just one apple contains as much soluble fiber as a piece of whole wheat bread or a half cup of raw broccoli. This type of dietary fiber has been shown to both help maintain healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

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Posted on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 02:30PM by Registered CommenterFruitrition in | Comments Off

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