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It turns out apples really can keep the doctor away. And not just the cardiologist. The neurologist, gastroenterologist and endocrinologist may also see fewer patients. Modern research has caught up with one old adage, and proven that apples really can maintain a healthy heart, arteries and colon, assist weight loss and more. Top 5 Benefits of Eating Apples:1. Improved cardiovascular health2. Stroke prevention3. Better bowel health4. Assists weight loss5. Helps prevent metabolic syndromeCardiovascular BenefitsFor as long as I can remember, apples have had a heart healthy reputation. Now, short-term and long-term research studies have explained the reasons why that reputation...

Did you know that grapes are berries? Yep. And grapes share many of the same nutritional properties as blueberries, which includes the polyphenol resveratrol, but grapes contain even more vitamins A, C and the mineral iron than their blueberry cousins. Grapes also possess cardiovascular benefits that other fruits, including citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits, do not.  Grapes versus citrus fruitsAccording to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition, “Red wine and grapes contain polyphenolic compounds, including flavonoids, which can reduce platelet aggregation and have been associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease. Citrus fruits contain different classes of...