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Historical Event
Date:
May 10, 1862
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The leading British diabetologist of the day - Dr Frederick Pavy, publishes a dietary for the diabetic full of animal meats, eggs, cheese, greens and nuts. "Must avoid eating: Sugar in any form, Bread, Potatoes. Peas. Cabbage. Pastry. Fruit of all kinds."
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Researches on the Nature and Treatment of Diabetes
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Page 162:
Dietary for the diabetic:
May Eat:
Butcher's meat of all kinds, except liver.
Ham, bacon.
Poultry.
Game.
Fish.
Animal soups.
Eggs, cheese, cream, butter.
Greens, spinach, lettuce, nuts sparingly.
Must avoid Eating:
Sugar, bread, Rice, Potatoes, Cauliflower, peas, broccoli, and many more.
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