This proverb that's gotten passed down from your parents (and probably their parents) absolutely has it's place! There are many things to be mindful of when enjoying a balanced diet but for now, let's talk apple nutrition! Apples are nutrient dense foods, meaning they have high nutrient content (vitamins like vitamin C, minerals like potassium, fiber, etc.) for a relatively low amount of calories. Apples are also a very accessible fruit as they're widely available across the country and have thousands of varieties with different taste and texture attributes. So, including apples as part of a healthy diet, and even baked into your favorite goodies, can definitely bring one a step closer to staving off chronic diseases! As with most fruits and veggies, whole foods are preferred so when possible, try to reach for whole apples as opposed to apple juice, dried apple snacks, or apple flavored gummies/candies (although they have their place, too!)