Pastritionist

Diets of the past and their relevance to the future

William Banting’s OG Low Carb Diet: A Nutrient Analysis

In 1863, William Banting’s “Letter on Corpulence” popularized a low carb diet in Victorian England. Considered by some to be the OG keto, Banting’s diet centered meats and alcoholic indulgences. A nutrient analysis shows how his daily intake might have ranked compared to modern “low carb” diets.

A Complete History of Space Food

Astrodietetics, Pastritionist / By Futritionist

Discover the first food eaten in space, who thinks “Tang sucks,” and how food science technology has improved for space missions over the past half century.