Why is Jello a Hospital Food? The Medical and Nutritional Reasons Behind a Jiggly Treat
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While many associate the wobbly treat with childhood nostalgia, Jell-O was initially advertised in the late 1800s as a dessert for invalids, a history that helps explain **why is jello a hospital food**. Its easy-to-swallow texture and hydrating properties make it a surprisingly practical part of a patient's recovery diet.
