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22 Apr

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away — Fact or Fiction?

Source: Healthline.com Written By: Rachael Link

You likely know the familiar expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While the phrase was first coined in 1913, it was based on a Pembrokeshire proverb that originated in 1866. In fact, Notes and Queries magazine was the first to publish the original quote: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” Although research shows that eating more apples may not actually be associated with fewer visits to the doctor, adding apples to your diet can h

7 Apr

Dietary Fats: What’s Good and What’s Bad

Source: Familydoctor.org Written By: Familydoctor.org

Certain fats should be part of your diet. But you should make sure you’re eating good fats instead of bad fats. Your body uses fat for energy. It builds nerve tissue and hormones and controls inflammation. Good fats help your body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K from the foods you eat. They provide health benefits and can lower your risk of disease.