An Apple a Day - Still Good Advice
I love all the different types of apples. Nothing is quite as delicious as the crisp bite into an Macintosh apple. And, nowadays there are so many varieties to choose from. Every time I walk by a fruit and vegetable market, I try something 
different. Besides their delicious taste, they’re a rich source of pectin, a soluble fibre that helps lower cholesterol and also helps to prevent constipation. In addition, when you eat an apple, you are eating a low-fat food that is also associated with heart health. Apples are also rich in flavonoids, naturally occurring plant compounds linked to lowered risk of cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. 0Quercetin, an important flavonoid found in apples, may help reduce symptoms associated with respiratory ailments. Glutathione, another antioxidant found in apples, is thought to have anti-cancer actions as well as helping to boost the immune system. Apples have been called nature’s toothbrush because they stimulate gums, increase saliva flow and reduce the build-up of cavity-causing bacteria. This versatile fruit is also a source of vitamin C and potassium.
Apples are a wonderful treat for both children and adults. Get into the habit of “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!” It has worked for centuries and continues to work as a prime tool for good health.
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These flavonoid antioxidants work to keep blood platelets from sticking together and may even help keep your arteries unclogged. Milk chocolate is good too, having as much antioxidant power as red wine. And what about white chocolate? Sorry, it has no flavonoids at all.
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