An Apple a day
keeps the doctor away was not the original version of this saying. The
original version allegedly, was from a Welsh folk proverb
(1866)" 'Eat an apple on going to bed, And you'll keep the doctor from
earning his bread.'. I am all for keeping the doctor away.
Personally I have always believed in this saying and
I think I have further proof of its validity. This past week my husband
had major surgery. Pain meds as many of you might know wreck havoc on the
digestive system so I added a fresh apple twice a day to his diet. I
could do that since I was bringing the tray to his bed. He willingly ate
them and bing bang boom no more problems.
Coincidently, I found an article in the
Washington Post that talks about the health benefits of apples.
There is also a link for recipes containing apples. One that caught my
eye but is not the healthiest of recipes was Apple Black Walnut Pudding.
I would plan to serve it for the holidays when everyone is in a merry
mood. This would certainly lift their spirits further. I imagine it would work on someone who just had surgery as well but for now I am sticking with the more healthy version, just a plain old yummy apple.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/apples-really-can-help-keep-the-doctor-away/2013/09/24/f35837ba-1c84-11e3-8685-5021e0c41964_story.html
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