Victor Lindlahr
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Victor Hugo Lindlahr (February 14, 1897 – January 26, 1969) was an American radio presenter, health food writer, and osteopathic physician. From 1936 to 1953, he hosted Talks and Diet, a popular radio series about nutrition.[1][2]
Victor Lindlahr | |
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| Born | February 14, 1897 |
| Died | January 26, 1969 (aged 71) Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Education | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Alma mater | Chicago College of Osteopathy |
| Occupations | Radio presenter, writer |
| Known for | You Are What You Eat (1940) |
| Parent | Henry Lindlahr |
Biography
In 1918, Lindlahr graduated from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.[3] His father was the naturopath Henry Lindlahr.[4]
In 1940, he wrote the book You Are What You Eat, one of the earliest texts of the health food movement in the United States, which sold over half a million copies.[5] His book is also credited for popularizing the expression.[6]
Between 1944 and 1953, Lindlahr endorsed the dietary supplement Serutan on the radio and television.[3] Lindlahr has been described as a promoter of fad diets.[7] He developed a low-carbohydrate diet which he called the Catabolic Diet.[8] Nutritionist Frederick J. Stare included Lindlahr's Calorie Countdown in a list of books on nutritional quackery, which "ought not to be on anyone's shelves."[9]
Publications
- Guide to Balanced Diet (1938)
- The Natural Way to Health (1939)
- You Are What You Eat (1940)
- The Lindlahr Vitamin Cook Book (1941)
- Win Health Through Foods (1946)
- 7 Day Reducing Diet (1948)
- 201 Tasty Dishes for Reducers (1948)
- Eat and Reduce! (1948)
- Your Body Energy
- Calorie Countdown (1962)