Sylvester Graham
American minister and health reformer
Born
July 5th, 1794
230 years ago
Died
September 11th, 1851
173 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A 19th-century American minister and health reformer, contributed to dietary reform advocating for a vegetarian diet and whole grain consumption. Developed the Graham cracker as part of a healthy lifestyle. Focused on promoting moderation in consumption and purity of food. Engaged in social movements related to health and wellness during a period of growing industrialization and urbanization in the United States.
Established the dietary principles of the Graham diet
Introduced the Graham cracker as a health food
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