I suppose like all metaphors it’s not a 1-1 in literal verbiage but more about the meaning it’s supposed to represent.
The meaning it’s supposed to represent is: Eating healthy food will keep you healthier, and help you get ill less often. You won’t need medical treatment as much if you keep yourself healthy.
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I suppose like all metaphors it’s not a 1-1 in literal verbiage but more about the meaning it’s supposed to represent.
The meaning it’s supposed to represent is: Eating healthy food will keep you healthier, and help you get ill less often. You won’t need medical treatment as much if you keep yourself healthy.