An Apple a Day Truly Can Keep the Doctor Away!

APPLES CONTAIN NUTRIENTS AND VITAMINS THAT MAY ACTUALLY WORK TO PREVENT DISEASE.

 Boron, an ingredient in apples, is known to strengthen bones.

• Need to brush your teeth but don’t have a toothbrush? Eat an apple! Known as “nature’s toothbrush,” apples stimulate the salivary glands, which aid in cleaning the teeth.
• Research has shown that the components in apples significantly lower the risk of colon, liver, lung, and breast cancers.
• Pectin in apples lowers LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol. Those who eat just two apples per day can lower their cholesterol by as much as 16 percent.
• Brazilian researchers discovered that women who ate three apples per day while dieting lost more weight than those who ate no fruit.
• At only 80 calories, five grams of fiber, and no fat, an apple makes for a perfect snack