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The Steak That Tried to Cure Everything
Who Was Dr. Salisbury?
First, let’s meet the man behind the meat.
Dr. James Henry Salisbury was a doctor during the American Civil War. He worked hard to understand why so many soldiers got sick. He noticed that stomach problems like diarrhea and dysentery were everywhere in the army camps.
Because of this, he believed the problem came from food. But instead of looking at germs, he blamed vegetables.
That’s right—he thought vegetables caused disease. To children everywhere, he became a hero. To science? Not so much.
What Did He Believe?
Dr. Salisbury believed that vegetables and starchy foods…
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