The Vinegar and Water Diet: Unpacking the 1820s Fad and its Dangers
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The vinegar and water diet, famously adopted by the poet Lord Byron in the 1820s, was an extreme and dangerous fad driven by the desire for a slender, pale physique. This historical diet, consisting of little more than diluted vinegar, was believed to suppress appetite and lead to dramatic weight loss. However, the reality was a trail of severe health issues, proving its popularity was rooted in misconception and the dangerous pursuit of an unnatural ideal.
