An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away — Fact or Fiction? I really live them. 🍎🍏   Written by Rachael Link, MS, RD on July 6, 2020 — Medically reviewed by Kathy W. Warwick, R.D., CDE, 

Nutrition You likely know the familiar expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While the phrase was first coined in 1913, it was based on a Pembrokeshire proverb that originated in 1866. In fact, Notes and Queries magazine was the first to publish the original quote: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” Although research shows that eating more apples may not actually be associated with fewer visits to the doctor, adding apples to your diet can help improve several aspects of your health. This article takes a closer look at whether eating an apple a day can truly help keep the doctor away. Health benefits Apples have been associated with a number of benefits that could help promote long-term health. Highly nutritious Apples are loaded with important nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. One medium apple provides the following nutrients. Calories: 95 Carbs: 25 grams Fiber: 4.5 grams Vitamin C: 9% of the Daily Value (DV) Copper: 5% of the DV Potassium: 4% of the DV Vitamin K: 3% of the DV In particular, vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to neutralize harmful compounds known as free radicals and protects against disease. Apples are also a great source of antioxidants like quercetin, caffeic acid, and epicatechin. 

 SUMMARY 

Apples are highly nutritious and have been associated with several health benefits, including improved heart health and a reduced risk of certain types of cancer.