What Makes a Digestive Cookie Digestive? Separating Fact from Fiction
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The term "digestive" has been associated with these biscuits since the 19th century, when they were developed in Scotland with the belief that their ingredients could aid in digestion. Yet, modern nutritionists suggest that the actual digestive benefits are marginal compared to their sugar and fat content. The perception of a digestive cookie being a true health food is more a testament to enduring historical marketing than a contemporary nutritional reality.