Tag: Industrial revolution diet

Despite a lack of refrigeration and modern technology, people in the 1800s generally consumed three meals a day, much like today. However, the timing, content, and preparation of these meals shed fascinating light on how often did people eat in the 1800s and what drove their daily dietary habits.

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?