An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?

So check this out.

Some people love this saying: "an apple a day keeps the doctor away."

I kinda like it too, but let me explain one thing about it. It's not completely true. The apple itself is extremely healthy of course, especially when eating it whole with the skin. It provides good fiber and a natural source of carbohydrate or energy. The micronutrients inside have been shown to help fight disease and cancer too, which is how you stay away from that doctor.

What I have to say is what about the other guys?? It does not have to be just an apple. It could be an orange (high vitamin C), a banana (high potassium), a carrot (high vitamin A), or spinach (high calcium and vitamin D). It doesn't rol off the tongue quite as well, but you could say "a piece of fruit or veggie a day keeps the doctor away." Honestly if you were asking me, I'd say more than one piece and aim for that 3 servings of veggies and 2 servings of fruit per day. This way you are keeping the doc at bay even more.

Another thing I'd like to explain about the saying: it's the mentality of the saying that makes it valid. If you are going to go and grab the apple instead of something else (like chips, soda, muffin, pizza, etc.) you are making the best decision. You're choosing a lower calorie, natural energy containing, fiber-ful snack instead of a greasy, fatty, high calorie, soon-to-be-in-food-coma snack.

So you make the call! Eat healthy and keep the doc visits down? Sounds good to me, this way I can stay on the court longer! You're best bet? Invest in a fruit basket that is the fist thing you see when walking into the kitchen. This way you will want o grab a to-go fruit on your way out the door!