Misconceptions that Kill #11: An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

We've probably all heard the saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.  Eat that apple every day and you'll never need to visit the doctor.  Um...not really.  Eat an apple a day, that's fine.  Apples are delicious and they are a fruit.  I eat apples quite often, but I still get my flu shot every year and I still visit my doctor each year for an annual physical.  Eating a healthy diet high on fruits and vegetables can lead to a healthy lifestyle but it doesn't mean you won't get sick.  It's still important to listen to your body and see the doctor when something doesn't seem right.

Mmm...apples!

There are probably very few people who avoid the doctor because they eat an apple a day.  However, many people believe in many ridiculous misconceptions and many of these misconceptions are harmful and deadly to one's health.  Thus it wouldn't surprise me if there are a few people out there who eat an apple each day and use this as justification to avoid visiting the doctor.  Or more likely, people who eat a very unhealthy diet, but add an apple each day believing the apple itself will save their health.