Scientists Revealed Whether An Apple A Day Really Does Keep The Doctor Away

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” It’s a rhyme everyone’s heard a thousand times. You probably say it to your children, and your mom may have even said it to you. But is it even true? Well, it seems we weren’t the only ones who were curious. A group of researchers set about finding the answer to this age-old question. And what they found may well surprise you.

Part of the reason we see apples as being such great snacks is how easy they are to eat. Unlike oranges or bananas, you can just tuck in without the hassle of peeling them beforehand. Plus, not only are they juicy and refreshing, but they can be prepared in a number of exciting ways.

Apples? Exciting? Yep, grab a pen, or if you’re hip and modern, open your smartphone’s notes app. Because food expert and author Fiona Tuck revealed to HuffPost Australia some delicious ways to jazz up the humble fruit. And her ideas are perfect if you’re looking for healthy treats that taste just like, well, naughty treats.

To start, Tuck recommends you, “Take the core out of a whole apple, stuff [it] with a mixture of dried fruits (such as prunes, sultanas, cranberries), cinnamon and chopped walnuts, and bake [it] in the oven. Top [the apple] with natural yogurt for a delicious healthy dessert or breakfast.” And if your mouth’s watering, you’re in luck. She didn’t stop there.

“You can also cut an apple into slices and spread nut butter [over them] for a tasty snack,” Tuck added. “Or [you could] stew apples with a little honey and cinnamon, and add to porridge for a healthy breakfast.” We don’t know about you, but we’re pretty excited to try out all of these tasty apple hacks – regardless of whether the fruit keeps the doctor away!