WHY THEY’RE GOOD FOR YOU:

There are several good reasons why ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. Apples are, for instance, rich in plant-based nutrients that are thought to reduce the risk of many cancers. Their high-fibre content – one medium-sized apple contains around four grams – is also thought to slow the effects of Alzheimer sr elated ageing on the brain, and red apples, specifically, contain the immune-boosting antioxidant quercetin.