It may be more true than you realize.
A medium Apple contains about:
95 cals,
25 carbs
4 fiber
14%RDI vit.C
6% RDI Potassium
5% RDI vit k
2-4% RDI vit A, B1, B2, B6 ,E
Apples may help lose weight. Have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, may help lower your bad cholesterol levels, and promote good bone health.
Apples are a good source of polyphenols which have an antioxidant effect.
One such polyphenyl is flavonoid epicatechin which may lower blood pressure.
High intakes of flavonoids are linked to lower risk of stroke.
Several studies link eating apples to lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Apples also contain pectin a type of fiber that acts as a Prebiotic. This Fiber goes to your colon where it can promote growth of good bacteria.
Apple skins also contain the flavonoid quercetin which may help with asthma by regulating the immune system in reducing inflammation.
Apples may also help with memory and age-related brain decline by preserving acetylcholine a neurotransmitter that is known to decline with age.
Low levels of acetylcholine are linked to alzheimer's.
My lonely neighbor offered to pick me some apples..if i could lend her a hand and trim her shrubs. She said she hasnt had it done in a very long time. Think she was overwhelmed with joy cuz she gave my 2 big bags, as long as i cum again for cherry picking!!
