Meaning of the word "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" in English

What does "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

an apple a day keeps the doctor away

US /æn ˈæp.əl ə deɪ kiːps ðə ˈdɑːk.tɚ əˈweɪ/
UK /æn ˈæp.əl ə deɪ kiːps ðə ˈdɒk.tə əˈweɪ/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that eating healthy food, especially apples, will keep you healthy and reduce the need for medical visits

Example:
My grandmother always said, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away,' and she lived to be ninety.
I try to eat fruit every morning because an apple a day keeps the doctor away.