Did People Eat Healthier in the 1800s? The Surprising Truth
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A study of the mid-Victorian era (c. 1850-1872) suggests that working-class people who survived childhood could expect a life expectancy and mobility similar to or better than modern standards, thanks in part to their unprocessed diets. This raises a critical question: did people eat healthier in the 1800s?
