India, March 29 -- It is common knowledge that fruits are a healthy addition to the daily diet. However, not many realise that they are indispensable when it comes to eating healthy, and in a significantly large quantity, according to Dr Sudhir Kumar, MD, DM, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad.

According to him, the saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is an understatement, as the minimum amount of fruit intake required to maintain a healthy metabolism is higher.

Taking to X on March 28, Dr Kumar stated, "Most people treat fruit as an optional snack; however, science treats it as essential medicine. If you want to optimise your health, here is the evidence-based breakdown of the 'Sweet Spot' for fruit intake."

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