We all know the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”  It appears there’s quite a bit of truth in that statement.  Numerous research has shown many positive advantages to eating one of the most common and favorite fruit in the world.  From its origination in the Tien Shan mountains of Kazakhstan millions of years ago to even a mention in the Holy Bible - Psalm 17:8 “keep me as the apple of your eye,” - apples are still around and are recognized as being an important part of a healthy diet.