An apple a day keeps the doctor away.  We’ve all heard this adage, telling us that if we eat our apples, we could avoid a trip to the doctor’s office. This always got me thinking, what’s so special about an apple, anyway? In many aspects, apples are a unique fruit. According to the Wisconsin Apple Growers Association, apples are one of the best sources of pectin, a type of fiber. Research indicates that pectin limits the cholesterol the body absorbs and may be an important li