Cebu City - “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”, why is this statement popular among people? And certainly, this proverb is familiar to you.

One of the most popular fruits in the world is this crunchy, vividly colored apple. Eating apples isn't a magic cure-all, but it is beneficial to your health. Apples are a very nutrient-dense fruit with numerous health advantages. They include lots of antioxidants and fiber.

According to a recent Harvard Chan study, boosting a person's intake of foods like apples, blueberries, and bell peppers can also aid in weight management. Consuming apples is associated with a reduced risk of numerous chronic illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

Insufficient consumption of fruits has been linked in several studies to chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, various malignancies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders, respiratory issues, and mental health difficulties.

It is a good thing that apples and other fruits are always readily available at our local markets. It is only up to the people if they will consume these or not. But as stated, apples and other fruits bring many health benefits. Hence, it is important to follow Kumainment No. 3 – Kumain ng gulay at prutas araw-araw. // PDO I Noah Vincent D. Gallo, RND, MSPH

Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4644575/#
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/fruits-vegetables-help-keep-pounds-away/
https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/impressive-health-benefits-of-apples/
https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/benefits-apples