An Apple a Day does keep the doctor away, or at the very least the cardiologist!
A recent study conducted at the University of Oxford and published in the Christmas edition of the British Medical Journal showed why you should consume an apple every day.
Most of us have heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. This study analyzed the actual health benefits associated with this saying.
The study analyzed a group of participants over the age of 50. The researchers looked at the benefits associated with eating an apple each day. They found that an apple each day could help delay or prevent about 9000 vascular deaths (heart attacks, strokes) every year.
According to the authors:
"This study shows that small dietary changes at a population level may significantly reduce vascular mortality.”
If you are interested in preventing or reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke, you might want to consider adding an apple to your diet each day.
I would recommend that you buy organic apples. It doesn't matter what variety you choose. The certified organic brands don't have the pesticide residue that others may contain. I know many complain about the higher cost of organic produce, but considering the escalating cost of healthcare, spending $2 more for a bag of apples is well worth it!
Happy Qi!
