Balanced nutrition is crucial in our lives. Fortunately, Minecraft offers a variety of essential foods that promote a healthy lifestyle: protein-rich fish and meat, grains and cereals, dairy products, vegetables, and even melons! Today, however, we will focus on a fruit familiar to us all—the humble apple.
At the beginning of a new world, players quickly find themselves needing to gather plenty of wood, and the abundance of oak trees in the blocky landscapes of Minecraft Bedrock means that apples become the first food item added to their inventory. I consumed many apples while constructing my modest log cabin.
Apples were introduced into the game long ago, back in version 0.31, alongside iron tools, steel, and flint. The information sheet stated, “Right-click to eat.” They became a viable alternative to mushrooms for health restoration. Players could find apples in chests at home, with a maximum of 99 available. Once all the fruits were used up, no more could be added.
Fast forward two years to 2012, when in Minecraft Pocket Edition, apples began to drop from oak trees. However, they remained scarce. To collect one stack, players had to break around 12,000 blocks of oak leaves (though there was a way to cheat using enchantments). A simpler method to acquire apples was to trade with villagers or raid other players’ chests. Exploring dungeons could also yield this fruit, particularly in fortresses.
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Of course, everyone knows that apples do not grow on oaks as they do in Minecraft, but rather on apple trees. This fruit originated in Central Asia, but thousands of years ago it spread its roots across Asia and Europe, where it continues to thrive today. In North America, apples appeared relatively recently, just a few centuries ago, thanks to European settlers.
In grocery stores, we are accustomed to seeing only a few varieties of apples, typically “Granny Smith” and “Golden Delicious.” However, the diversity of this wonderful fruit extends far beyond these two names. There are over 7,500 types of apples worldwide, differing in color, taste, texture, and aroma. Some varieties are better suited for making cider, while others are enjoyed raw or cooked in various dishes. Surprisingly, nearly half of all apples are grown in China.
You may have heard the saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” And there’s truth to it. Plant-based foods, including fruits and vegetables, are integral to a healthy lifestyle. This phrase originated in Wales during the 19th century. Initially, it went something like, “Eat an apple a day, and the doctor won’t come your way.” It later evolved into “One apple a day, doctor gets no pay,” and after this long journey, it has transformed into what we know today.
I propose a new twist: “One apple a day, and all Creepers will stay away.”
Wouldn’t it be great if that were true?
