Apples are a superfood. They’re high in fiber, and can block cancer cell growth

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Apples are a superfood. They’re high in fiber, and can block cancer cell growth - Miami Herald

Are apples the original super food?

The first recorded reference to a health benefit from apples is from 1860 in Wales. The original Welsh saying was “eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” The current “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” first appeared in 1922.

And although everyone knows this short rhyme, when asked to name a super nutritious fruit, the answer is usually berries. As October is National Apple Month, it’s time to review the many health benefits apples provide.

Two of the most common issues experienced by my clients are high cholesterol and constipation. The high fiber content in apples helps with both.

Read more here: https://www.miamiherald.com/living/health-fitness/chew-on-this/article235077937.html#storylink=cpy
 
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