{"id":8820,"date":"2022-08-19T13:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T08:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=8820"},"modified":"2022-09-20T15:09:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T10:09:57","slug":"which-fruit-is-known-to-keep-the-doctor-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/which-fruit-is-known-to-keep-the-doctor-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Fruit is Known to Keep the Doctor Away?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Almost everyone hears the common proverb of\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, this expression originated in 1866, based on Pembrokeshire, but was first known publicly in 1913. The first time, this proverb was published in Notes and Queries Magazine as \u201c<em>Eat an Apple on Going to bed, and you\u2019ll keep the doctor from earning his bread<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you may know this proverb but many people are still confused if it is a <strong>truth or a myth<\/strong>. But according to NCBI,\u201c<em>eating apples does not lower your doctors\u2019 visit but yes, it improves your health<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different studies have also revealed that apples were not the main reason that kept the doctor away. However, it does make people healthy and helps to live a quality life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To further know how true the claim is, let\u2019s find out more about the health benefits of apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/which-fruit-is-known-to-keep-the-doctor-away\/#what_are_the_apple_benefits_for_health\" title=\"What are the Apple Benefits for Health?\">What are the Apple Benefits for Health?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/which-fruit-is-known-to-keep-the-doctor-away\/#does_apple_prevent_cancer_formation\" title=\"Does Apple Prevent Cancer Formation?\">Does Apple Prevent Cancer Formation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/which-fruit-is-known-to-keep-the-doctor-away\/#how_apple_promotes_heart_health\" title=\"How Apple Promotes Heart Health?\">How Apple Promotes Heart Health?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/which-fruit-is-known-to-keep-the-doctor-away\/#are_there_other_apple_health_benefits\" title=\"Are There Other Apple Health Benefits?\">Are There Other Apple Health Benefits?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/which-fruit-is-known-to-keep-the-doctor-away\/#apple_a_day_keeps_you_healthy_for_the_long-term\" title=\"Apple a Day Keeps You Healthy for the Long-term!\">Apple a Day Keeps You Healthy for the Long-term!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_apple_benefits_for_health\"><\/span>What are the Apple Benefits for Health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to long-term health, the apple is one of the best fruits which gives effective results. Many experts believe that every person should eat an apple a day as it is highly nutritious. Apple contains various nutrients, such as <em>vitamin C (9% DV), calories (95), copper (5% DV), carbs (25 grams), fiber (4.5 grams), vitamin K (3% DV), potassium (4% DV)<\/em>, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body has free radicals that need to be controlled. Vitamin C in apples is enough as it helps to neutralize these harmful compounds. They also work against the potential health diseases that can affect your health and cause other symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple is also rich in caffeic acids, quercetin, and epicatechin which are antioxidants and are beneficial to boost your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does_apple_prevent_cancer_formation\"><\/span>Does Apple Prevent Cancer Formation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several compounds are present in apples that fight off cancer formation. They are high in flavonoids and antioxidants. Another study also revealed that people with more apple intake were less likely to develop lung cancer and colorectal cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People with a diet rich in veggies and fruits in general are at lower risk of stomach issues. Experts from <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/hospitals\/karachi\/aga-khan-university-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aga Khan University Hospital<\/a> say that it does not reduce the risk of cancer in all people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_apple_promotes_heart_health\"><\/span>How Apple Promotes Heart Health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some chronic conditions can lead to other health complications, such as heart disease. Apples are also rich in flavonoids which are associated with low inflammation and <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/how-to-get-rid-of-heart-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protect your heart health<\/a>. They are also high in soluble fiber that lowers blood pressure and cholesterol level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are_there_other_apple_health_benefits\"><\/span>Are There Other Apple Health Benefits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some other benefits of apples that you should learn about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>People with a high intake of apples are at low risk of diabetes<\/li><li>A higher intake of fruits is linked to increased bone mineral density<\/li><li>Eating apples or other fruits lead to a low risk of asthma<\/li><li>High fiber content promotes fullness and leads to weight loss by decreasing calorie intake<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"apple_a_day_keeps_you_healthy_for_the_long-term\"><\/span>Apple a Day Keeps You Healthy for the Long-term!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/how-many-calories-are-in-an-apple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple eating<\/a> is not causing any harmful effects but yes, overeating can lead to side effects. People who start <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25822137\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">eating apples<\/a> should not go with a high amount. They contain fiber and their sudden higher content can lead to stomach pain, gas, bloating, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apples are good for overall health and are also associated with long-term wellness. They give a complete set of nutrients that can help your health to prevent potential health conditions by lowering the risk. But if you get more health benefits with a variety of fruits and veggies.<br>When you plan to choose the best diet, consult with the <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/nutritionist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best nutritionist<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Almost everyone hears the common proverb of\u2026 \u201cAn Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away\u201d&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":8821,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8820","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition-diet"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Which Fruit is Known to Keep the Doctor Away? - Healthwire<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Apples are good for overall health and are also associated with long-term wellness. 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