“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”
This quote by Hippocrates indeed holds merit. In today’s practice of modern medicine, the most important question is often overlooked when patients become sick with chronic illness or disease. Doctors somehow forget to ask the most obvious question: “What is your diet and how do you eat?” Moreover, most Western doctors receive little training or education to counsel their patients on nutrition and diet. Yet, focused nutrition and healthy eating can reverse chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
An apple a day……………is the old adage true?
A client once asked me that besides water (the most essential nutrient), what is one thing a person should consume every day?
My response…….one organic apple!
Apples are a fountain of nutrients. They are an excellent source of antioxidants, including Vitamin C which is critical for daily immune function. Apples contain pectin, which is an excellent source of fiber and can lower cholesterol levels. Why organic? Organic apples TASTE better and do not contain residual pesticides like conventional apples.