"I am most thankful to Almighty Providence for mercies received, and determined still to press the case into public notice as a token of gratitude."
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William Banting (1796-1878) was a pioneering English undertaker who became a notable figure in the history of diet and health through his groundbreaking work on the low-carbohydrate diet. Struggling with obesity and related health issues, Banting sought a solution and, in 1863, published "Letter on Corpulence," where he shared his transformative dietary principles. His approach not only revolutionized weight management but also laid the groundwork for modern nutritional science, earning him a lasting legacy as a precursor to contemporary dietary practices.
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"My diminished girth, in tailor phraseology, was hardly conceivable even by my own friends, or my respected medical adviser, until I put on my former clothing, over what I now wear, which is a thoroughly convincing proof of the remarkable change."
William Banting