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October 7, 2024

In the Hebrew Bible, the apple is famously referred to as the "forbidden fruit of knowledge of good and evil" from the Garden of Eden.

But over time, the apple took on more positive meanings. Its pleasant scent, round (sometimes heart) shape and sweet flavor came to represent beauty, hope for abundance and sweetness.

Apples are a type of deciduous tree. They grow well in temperate climates.

Their fruits drop from the tree when ripe, with their leaves shedding at the end of the growing season and regrowing at the next.

The apple's sturdiness is seen as a symbol of growth and strength.

"Throughout history, the apple has often been viewed as a symbol of desire and love.

The ancient Romans associated it with Venus, their Goddess of Love.

Interestingly, when you slice an apple across the middle, its seeds form a five-point star, which some say mirrors the human figure – with five fingers, five senses and five main parts of the body (two arms, two legs and the head).

Drawing from the findings of a study published in the Journal of Food Science, this article explores current significant phytochemical constituents in apples – together with their bioactive actions against chronic (long-term) diseases...."