The dark history of Graham crackers - Stephanie Honchell Smith
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DownloadIt was the early 1800s, and Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham
believed Americans had a big problem—
not just with their bodies, but with their souls.
He argued that overindulgence was fueling their baser desires,
making them immoral and oversexed.
To curb this corruption, Graham and fellow puritanical reformers
advocated for food they thought could curb a variety of appetites.
Following the American Revolution,
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Key Vocabulary (19)
edible substance
"The food is good."
Health refers to the state of being free from illness or injury, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being. It is used to describe how well a person's body or mind is functioning overall.
Corn is a tall plant that produces yellow grains on a large cob, which are eaten as a vegetable or ground into flour. It is one of the most popular cereal grains in the world and is a staple food in many cultures.
"The corn is important."
A diet is the food and drink that a person or animal usually eats every day. It can also refer to a special plan where a person eats specific foods to lose weight or for medical reasons.
"The diet is important."
A century is a period of 100 years. It is a common unit of time used to group historical events and long durations.
"The century is important."
In art, a movement is a group of artists who share similar ideas, styles, or goals during a specific time. It describes a trend or a period in art history, such as Impressionism or Pop Art.
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"just add water or milk, yeast, and perhaps a pinch of salt"
"It was the early 1800s, and Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham believed Amer..."
"things like excess alcohol use were increasingly perceived as blights on social..."
"One newspaper reporter is said to have mockingly dubbed Graham a..."
"Positioning himself as a public health advocate, Graham wrote books and held pub..."
"made from coarse, whole wheat Graham flour."
"He argued that overindulgence was fueling their baser desires"
"including plenty of sleep— on hard mattresses; regular bathing—with cold water;..."
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