From time-to-time, especially during those most challenging moments, we all ask ourselves this question. It is part of our deepest existential concerns and at the same time, so often has very shallow answers. It is so very easy to come up with all the “doing” responses, right? I am here to be a friend, a father, a lover, a co-worker, a this, a that or the other thing.
So, are apples magic? In a way, yes, because they’re a good source of pectin, a soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol and aids in appetite control. A medium apple has 4 grams of fiber. You might think you’re already getting plenty of fiber, but much of it may be the insoluble type, also know as roughage, that comes from bran, whole wheat and green vegetables.







