We’ve all heard, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Do you really know what makes an apple so special, or why you never hear the same said about an orange or banana?

Apples have properties that no other fruits have and they’re all in one scrumptious package. You can get the benefits of these properties individually with other fruits, but one apple combines everything and makes it simpler.

* Apples contain Vitamin C, which greatly helps greatly your immune system. Most people who lack Vitamin C have poor healing, bruise easily, and have bleeding gums.

* Both coronary and cardiovascular diseases can be prevented because apples are rich in flavonoids, which are known for their antioxidant effects.

* A regular size apple has between 70 to 100 calories. Eating an apple when craving for candy or chocolate can make the desire disappear because apples contains sugar.

* Apples prevent cancers. Notice the plural. We all know that cancer comes in several forms and in different places. Apples target multiple types such as colon cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer in women.

* Apples contain phenols, which have a double effect on cholesterol — it reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol. Apples prevent LDL cholesterol from turning into oxidized LDL, a very dangerous form of bad cholesterol which can be deadly.

* An apple a day can also help keep the dentist away. The juice of an apple can kill up to 80% of bacteria found in the mouth, thereby helping to prevent tooth decay.

* Apples help protect your brain from brain disease. They contain substances called phytonutrients, which prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinsonism.

* Research at the University of Nottingham Research shows that people who eat five or more apples per week have lower respiratory problems, including asthma.

* Apples taste great, and come in many flavors and colors. While their taste vary, you still get all the benefits.

On average, a person consumes around 20 lb of apples a year, roughly one apple a week. While one a week is better than none, it is nowhere close to the number you need to consume so your body can take advantage of all the health benefits they have to offer.