Info for this article was obtained from an article on CNN.com with items from RealSimple.com. For the full article, read The truth about 12 health myths.

Myth 1: You should feed a cold and starve a fever.

The Truth: Eat and drink whether you have a cold or a fever. And then drink some more. Finally, get some extra drinking in. Did we mention you should be staying hydrated? This will help replenish fluids lost when you’re sick.

Myth 2: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

The Truth: Apples are great, but blueberries are even better. A handful is chock full of fiber and antioxidants, and they’re easy to throw into yogurt or cereal. But don’t just stick to blueberries; eating a variety of fruits and veggies is essential to staying healthy!

For more info on healthy foods, check out the post on our Heart Blog, 10 Best Foods To Eat for Being Heart Healthy.

Myth 3: You shouldn’t swim for one hour after eating.

The Truth: Get in that water!

“After you eat, more blood flows to the digestive system and away from the muscles. The thinking was that if you exercised strenuously right after eating, that lack of blood would cause you to cramp up and drown. But that won’t happen.

“You might have less energy to swim vigorously, but it shouldn’t inhibit your ability to tread water or play.”

Myth 4: Every child needs a daily multivitamin.

The Truth: Children who are solely breast fed during their first year of development should be given a Vitamin D supplement. But after that, even the pickiest of eaters will grow as they’re supposed to. A daily vitamin certainly isn’t harmful, but kids will naturally get what they need.

Myth 5: Eating fish makes you smart.

The Truth: This one is actually partially true thanks to the little ones. Until kids reach age 3 or 4, foods packed with essential omega-3 fatty acids and DHA are beneficial for brain development. If the kids aren’t big on eating oily fish such as salmon, try feeding them avocados, walnuts or canola oil.

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