What was the 1950s diet? A Look Back at Post-War American Eating Habits
                                
                                
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                                Despite a post-war rise in convenience foods, the typical 1950s family ate smaller portions and cooked more meals at home compared to today's average American. This era's food habits offer a surprising mix of wholesome and less-than-ideal practices.