Exploring the Origins of the Quote: Who Wrote the Phrase "You are what you eat"?
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The modern form of the popular saying, "You are what you eat," was famously popularized by American nutritionist Victor Lindlahr in the 1940s, though its philosophical roots stretch back much further. The saying is a common adage in health and diet culture, underscoring the deep connection between diet and well-being. While it has ancient philosophical undertones, its direct and recognizable phrasing is a 20th-century innovation.
