A Pile Of Apples On Blue Background. Stock Photography

First recorded in the 1860`s, the proverb originated in Wales and was particularly prevalent in Pembrokeshire. The original wording of the saying was `Eat an apple on going to bed, and you`ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.` Apples are extremely rich in important antioxidants, flavanoids, and dietary fibre. The phytonutrients and antioxidants in apples may help reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. This article provides a nutritional profile of the fruit and its possible health benefits