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.
