Healthy Food For Life

Eating an Apple Every Day: What Does the Science Say About Its Health Benefits? The proverb "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" goes back well over a century, and it has lasted for a reason. Apples are not a cure-all, but the research on them is richer than many people expect. Studies have linked regular apple eating to better cholesterol levels, a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, better digestive health and better lung function. Most of that evidence comes from observational studies, which show associations rather than proof of cause and effect. This article explains what each study found, how far its results can be trusted, and what that means for your diet. Nutritional Benefits of Apples: What's Actually in Them A medium apple with the skin on (about 182 g) provides roughly 95 calories, 4.4 g of fibre and around 8 mg of vitamin C, or about 9% of the Daily Value, according to USDA Food data Central . It is about 85% water, contains almost no fat or sodium, and gets its...