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Salisbury Steak: American Dish Inspired by European Tastes and Health Advocacy

Originating in the United States, Salisbury Steak was created to cater to the preferences of European immigrants and was named in honor of Dr. James Salisbury, an advocate of a meat-centric diet for improved health. Since 1897, the term “Salisbury Steak” has been associated with a main course featuring a ground beef patty. James Salisbury,… Read More »

Vegetarian Gladiators: The Overweight Warriors of Ancient Rome

Roman gladiators, contrary to popular belief, were not heavily muscular but rather carried excess weight. Their diets were predominantly plant-based, much like the majority of the Roman population. Meat was considered a luxury item and not a dietary staple. Gladiators were often referred to as “hordearii,” or barley men, due to their high-carbohydrate diet, which… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13269 – Eating Healthy is Hard

Some people find healthy eating more challenging than doing taxes. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13269 – Eating Healthy is Hard appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Sugar snacks

According to a survey conducted by Main Street Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, children in Pennsylvania consume the most sugar snacks per week on average, with a reported 22.862. Utah has the lowest average, at 4.830. This survey, which used a Google Forms questionnaire, was completed by 1,135 parents of children aged 1-17 across the United… Read More »