Unlocking the Genius's Plate: What was the diet of Albert Einstein?
                                
                                
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                                According to accounts from his housekeeper, Albert Einstein was so fond of mushrooms he would have eaten them three times a day if he could have. While often mythologized as a lifelong vegetarian, the true answer to what was the diet of Albert Einstein is a nuanced story of evolving habits, health problems, and personal philosophy.