An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away...  Hey, wait a minute, who said that?  And why would one simple, humble little piece of fruit be thought to keep away "the doctor," or potential illness?  Well, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, didn't say it; and neither did any other famous doctor or spokesperson.  This old familiar quote has been attributed to a traditional nursery rhyme, one that dates back to the sixteenth century.

You see, apples contain a very beneficial fiber called pectin, and pectin absorbs toxins in your digestive system.  Apples are also high in vitamins and minerals, especially in magnesium, which is very good for muscle relaxation an

There's another old saying – an old French proverb – that states, "spinach is the broom of the stomach."  Well,

Grandma was right, an apple a day CAN help to keep the doctor away.  In fact, researchers at St. George's

Apples are abundantly grown in many states, and in countries like Chile, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.  Apples are fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free, and an excellent source of fiber.  One medium apple is only 80 calories.  Americans are said to eat approximately 19.5 pounds of fresh apples annually, compared to about 45 pounds consumed annually by residents of European countries.

Archeologists have found evidence that people have been enjoying apples since at least 6500 B.C.  During the early 1800's, a pioneer apple planter named John Chapman distributed apple seeds and apple trees to settlers in Ohio and Indiana.  We remember him today as Johnny Appleseed.  China leads the world in apple production today, with the U.S. ranking second, followed by France, Italy and Turkey.

Fresh apples, besides being delicious to sink your teeth into raw, can be baked, put into pies, cooked with entrees, shredded into salads, and pressed into tasty cider and made into the remarkable health-giving apple cider vinegar.  Even the famous Edgar Cayce recommended a Three-Day Apple Cleanse for detoxification and weight loss.

While many countries may grow apples, the best ones for your health are grown as close to home as possible.  Buy organic whenever you can; find a local apple grower if possible.  And always wash your apples before eating them.  Use a spray veggie wash--usually made with citric acid or grapefruit seed extract – or you can also make your own by mixing one part hydrogen peroxide with three parts purified water, and mist from a clean spray bottle.

Yours in good health,

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