pbsthisdayinhistory:Feb. 26, 1852: Happy Birthday to the Inventor of Corn Flakes! On this day in 1

pbsthisdayinhistory: Feb. 26, 1852: Happy Birthday to the Inventor of Corn Flakes! On this day in 1852, John H. Kellogg, the inventor of corn flakes, was born in Battle Creek, Michigan.  As a physician in a Seventh Day Adventist sanitarium, John Kellogg worked with his brother Will Keith Kellogg to develop cereal products for his patients. With these innovative products, the brothers co-founded a business to get their products on the market. Unfortunately, the brothers broke business ties due to management and personal disputes.  Learn more about the history of cereal with PBS Food. Image: Dr. John Harvey Kellogg between ca. 1910 and ca. 1915 (Library of Congress) Dr. Kellogg was a staunch advocate of anti-masturbation propaganda, believing that certain foods can cause “heated blood” and lead to urges. In the late 1800s, masturbation-inducing foods included “cloves, vinegar, pickles, candy, eggs, and pork”, so anti-masturbation dietitians recommended just the opposite of these tasty foodstuffs. This is where Kellogg’s corn flakes come into play. He believed his cereal would clear the mind and help men overcome the urge to masturbate. Other supporters of “food to help you stop jerking off” include C.W. Post, inventor of Grape-Nuts, and Reverend Sylvester Graham, who originally created Honey Biscuits, but is now known for his namesake, Graham crackers, which were used to help children gain weight, which would give them the strength to overcome their urges. Source: 5 Insane Ways Fear of Masturbation Shaped the Modern World -- source link

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