Who Said Food as Medicine? Tracing the Famous Saying to Hippocrates and Beyond
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Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician often called the "father of modern medicine," is famously credited with the quote, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food". However, historical research reveals this exact phrase cannot be found in his written works, known as the Hippocratic Corpus. While the sentiment aligns with his holistic philosophy, the precise origin is likely a modern interpretation that gained popularity over time.
