“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. According to nutritionist the famous phrase is very true especially because an apple a day helps you stay away from a number of diseases such as heart disease, cholesterol, colon cancer or blood pressure.

Here are some reasons why is better to include an apple in your daily diet:

- does not contain fat and help reduce the risk of various cancers;
- does not contain sodium
- contains pectin, a soluble fiber which helps lower cholesterol
- contains potassium, which helps reduce high blood pressure and stroke risk;
- contains lots of complex carbohydrates which lower  the risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer;
- contains cellulose, an insoluble fiber that helps the body function properly and prevents colon cancer;
- contains essential nutrients such as iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamin, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus,
- it has only 81 calories and the natural fibers and fructose helps maintain blood sugar levels and to better control hunger