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Welcome to the
Health Food History Library

~ A Public Resource ~

This website and its archives is intended to preserve the legacy, stories, and history of the health and natural foods movement- with its eccentrics, fanatics, and visionaries.

Information is the empowering tool that allows us to make healthy choices to protect ourselves, our families and loved ones. Healthfoodhistory.org is designed to remind and rekindle our awareness of the controversies, conspiracies, and challenges faced by the pioneering men and women of the past- legacies that continue to inspire and empower people today.

Eccentrics, Fanatics, Visionaries
eccentrics-fanatics-visionaries
Fasting and Hygiene
fasting-and-hygiene
The Daily Dozen
1925
Walter Camp
Physical exercises to keep fit, written in 1925
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The Newer Knowledge of Nutrition: The Use of Foods for the Preservation of Vitality and Health
1925
E.V. McCollum, Ph.D. and Nina Simmonds, Sc.D.
1925 book on optimally healthy food choices and diet.
Anti-Aging Lifestyle and Diets
anti-aging-lifestyle-and-diets
General nutrition
general-nutrition
The Medical Millennium
1927
William Howard Hay, M.D.
Early 20th century physican's views on a wholesome, unprocessed diet and lifestyle.
Healthy Lifestyle
healthy-lifestyle
Heal Thyself: An Explanation of the Real Cause and Cure of Disease
1931
Edward Bach, D.P.H.
The philosophy of the founder and creator of the famous Bach flower essences and remedies.
Botanical / Herbal
botanical-herbal
Eccentrics, Fanatics, Visionaries
eccentrics-fanatics-visionaries
Fads and Quackery in Healing
1932
Morris Fishbein, M.D.
Fishbein was the influential of JAMA from 1924-1950 and was vehemently outspoken against alternative healing modalities.
Quackery
quackery
100,000,000 Guinea Pigs, (Dangers in Everyday Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics)
1933
Arthur Kallett and F.J. Schlink
Early consumer advocacy about adulterated and unregulated foods. Written in 1933 and very influential in its day.
Dangers of Mainstream Foods and Toxins
dangers-of-mainstream-foods-and-toxins
The Medical Voodoo
1935
Annie Riley Hale
An early (1935) anti-vaccination book
Dangers of Mainstream Foods and Toxins
dangers-of-mainstream-foods-and-toxins
Pushback and Regulations
pushback-and-regulations
Eat, Drink and be Wary
1935
F. J. Schlink
Sounding the alarm on the risks of mainstream foods and lax regulations in the 1930s.
Dangers of Mainstream Foods and Toxins
dangers-of-mainstream-foods-and-toxins
40,000,000 Guinea Pig Children
1937
Rachel Lynn Palmer, Isidore, M. Alpher, M.D.
The dangers of unregulated food additives, drug residues, etc. on children. published in 1937
Dangers of Mainstream Foods and Toxins
dangers-of-mainstream-foods-and-toxins
The Wheel of Health
1938
G.T. Wrench
Book about the longevity of the Hunza people of Pakistan and their diet and lifestyle.
Anti-Aging Lifestyle and Diets
anti-aging-lifestyle-and-diets
Healthy Lifestyle
healthy-lifestyle
Medical Mussolini
1939
Morris A. Bealle
A critical look at Morris Fishbein, M.D. who was the editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association from 1924-1950 and who suppressed alternative treatment modalities while prioritizing. the interests of the pharmaceutical industry.
History
history
Pushback and Regulations
pushback-and-regulations
Whistle blowing
whistle-blowing
Back to Eden
1939
Jethro Kloss
The classic on healthy food, herbs and other pearls of wisdom. Written in 1939 and embraced by the hippies of the 1960s.
Anti-Aging Lifestyle and Diets
anti-aging-lifestyle-and-diets
Botanical / Herbal
botanical-herbal
Eccentrics, Fanatics, Visionaries
eccentrics-fanatics-visionaries
General Health
general-health
History
history
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
1939
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Price's influential study of people's diets around the world and how the introduction of refined and processed foods impacted their overall health.
Anti-Aging Lifestyle and Diets
anti-aging-lifestyle-and-diets
Eccentrics, Fanatics, Visionaries
eccentrics-fanatics-visionaries
Vitamin News
1942
Royal Lee, DDS
An early publication highlighting the latest findings and discussions about vitamins by Royal Lee, D.D.S., founder of Standard Process Labs
Vitamins
vitamins
Eccentrics, Fanatics, Visionaries
eccentrics-fanatics-visionaries
History
history
Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies
1943
Robert Cornish, Ph.D
Explains the consequences of lacking essential nutrients and how to correct them.
Vitamins
vitamins
Living Should Be Fun
1943
Carlton Fredericks
World War II era nutrition wisdom from "America's foremost nutritionist"
General nutrition
general-nutrition
History
history
An Agricultural Testament
1943
Sir Albert Howard
An early book on organic agricultural methods by the pioneer who influenced J. I. Rodale
Organic Agriculture
organic-agriculture
The National Malnutrition
1943
D.T. Quigley, M.D.
Discusses widespread undernutrition from consuming too many refined foods such as white flour and white sugar and recommends eating whole, unprocessed foods.
General nutrition
general-nutrition
Pay Dirt: Farming and Gardening with Composts
1946
J.I. Rodale
One of Rodale's earliest books on organic gardening methods
Organic Agriculture
organic-agriculture
Let’s Cook it Right
1947
Adelle Davis
Davis' first book is about food preparation and cooking to preserve nutrition.
Cookbooks and Recipes
cookbooks-and-recipes
Eccentrics, Fanatics, Visionaries
eccentrics-fanatics-visionaries
General nutrition
general-nutrition
The Soil and Health
1947
Sir Albert Howard
Another important book by the pioneering proponent of organic agriculture.
Organic Agriculture
organic-agriculture
Our Plundered Planet
1948
Fairfield Osborn
Environment
environment
Road to Survival
1948
William Vogt
An early book about dangers and threats to the environment through overuse and degradation of the environment and from overpopulation.
Environment
environment
The Organic Front
1949
J.I. Rodale
An early book by J.I. Rodale about the importance of farming and gardening without pesticides.
Organic Agriculture
organic-agriculture