An Apple A Day.

Remember the old saying, "An apple a day keeps the Doctor away"? Seems we all remember these old sayings but how much store do we put in them? And even should we put any store in them? It seems like every day we are encouraged to forget the old and buy the newest and latest thing, aren’t we? Whether it be Technology, gadgetry, or even food products themselves. But should we willy-nilly accept all these things by throwing out the old?

It seems that antioxidants are the latest thing to be acquired for good health theses days and people can’t get enough of them; and if you want more of these antioxidants, then Blueberries are even better for supplying them than Tea. However, did you know that one single apple has one and a half times the antioxidants of a 75g serving of Blueberries; and more than twice the amount of a cup of tea?

“The Apple Report, a review of scientific research published over the past 10 years has found apples are one of the only foods to reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers – two of the biggest causes of death in Australia*.”

It also reported that on average “Australians eat an apple a week but if everyone ate just one more serve of fruit or vegetables every day, more than a $150 million a year would be saved on healthcare costs for cardiovascular disease alone.”

My memory may not be that great, but I am pretty sure that is what my Primary School Teacher uses to try and teach us, way back then. But like thew apple a day saying, is seems to have gotten lost in the intervening years, only to now being rediscovered and touted as the next great revolution in Cardiovascular care or prevention.

I can’t help but wonder what other “old” things will soon be “rediscovered” and touted as a “wonder-helper” of some kind or another. As I think on this I am pondering what other “old forgotten” things that I can remember and put into action in my own life right now. Any suggestions. Walter

(*Reported on P.8. Herald Sun Melbourne. 7/4/2008)