Do you agree that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" ?

I don't think apples could prevent constipation as it help to stop diarrhea...so if one is constipated and eat apples, the more he will get constipated. I heard (but have not researched on it yet), that apple is rich in anti-oxidant....anti oxidants prevent cells from damaging as it eliminates free radicals in the body that damages the cells....these damage cells if not prevented will multiply and will attach to a good cell....once they grew in number it will be a tumor that would lead to cancer if not stopped. so apples do not just keep the doctor away but also help to prevent cancer.

I guess if it means staying healthy then it's good to follow. I always try to eat nutritious foods to keep myself healthy.

I am aware of this saying, but i have yet to verify, here in my place, apples don't grow in this climate, the apples we get is 4-7 days old, they come from far north side of india, coated with wax , probably to look fresh, the farmers use heavy dose of pesticides, fungicides, i am told, they push some kind of injections too, am alarmed.. Thanks for sharing Best of luck. Professor

While it's true that apples do contain a lot of nutritious vitamins and minerals, I would also like to think that this adage is also a message saying that eating healthy food everyday would keep us healthy, which is a basic knowledge but always neglected, especially with today's lifestyle of fastfood and junkfood in the daily diet.

i used to eat more apples than i do now, but then in the uk the best apples usually start to appear in the autumn. but i think the apples i can buy in the shop nowadays just aren't as nice to eat as the ones i used to buy. but i do still eat them. i think the saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" comes from a time when there was less international trade, and so the choice of fruit was more limited. but i also think that they are very good for us.

I sgree the idea! An apple a day not only keeps the doctor away but also can help you reduce weight,keep body in good shape..Remember!Eatting an apple every morning is a better choice..it can do most effective benifits..

I used to eat apples a lot, but now I don't eat them as much anymore. Not sure why, I guess I eat other fruit more now. I'm not really sure if an apple a day means you don't get sick. This isn't the case for me at least. Or perhaps I don't get sick that often just because I do eat other fruit.

yes,I'm agree with you. I like fruits.apple include in them.there are many kinds of fruits here .

Even though apples are indeed very healthy fruits to eat (and it's a good idea to eat one everyday), there are other factors that could cause people to get sick, such as other lifestyle problems (not working out, eating tons of junk food, etc.) So, in the end, an apple a day is only a part of keeping the doctor away...

My fiancé begin to eat half of an apple every morning without eating or drinking anything else before, he used to have headache a lot and it isn't happening often anymore.

I agree that apple a day keeps the doctor away and any fruits and vegetables really help us a lot in our immune system and to sustain us with more energy for everyday activity in life that will help us to keep strong and healthy.

I don't like apples so much as I like other fruits. I know about all benefits by eating apples but I can not force myself to eat them every day. I can't stand apple juice. Most often I use apples when I bake cake. Sometimes I put some apples inside chicken and then back it in the oven so the chicken is not so dry.

In fact.i dont like apple so much,even if a lot of vital minerals and vitamins inside. it's hard to insist "a day an apple." if i eat too much....i will spit all out..

Definitely. But seldom I eat apple. though I know that apple contains different vitamins that can help boost our immune system so that we cannot get sick easily.It also have anti oxidants that can help cleanse our system. so eat apple everyday because it is really good for our health. Also apple can help cure diarrhea.