Eating the whole apple—including the core and seeds—is safe for most people, but seeds are the primary concern. Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which can release small amounts of cyanide when digested.

As a dietitian, I’m constantly telling people to eat more fruits and vegetables. So, when my editor challenged me to practice what I preach in a very specific way—eating an apple every day for a ...

Angela Ryan Lee, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiology and internal medicine physician. She also holds board certifications from the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the National Board ...

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We have heard the phrase ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ a million times. This gives us the notion that the fruit is ...

The classic saying about apples keeping doctors away might sound like outdated advice from grandma’s era, but modern nutrition science reveals there’s genuine wisdom behind this age-old recommendation ...

The familiar saying about apples keeping doctors away might contain more truth than most people realize. This humble fruit packs an impressive array of nutrients and compounds that work together to ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

As a dietitian, I’m constantly telling people to eat more fruits and vegetables. So, when my editor challenged me to practice what I preach in a very specific way—eating an apple every day for a ...