Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public

Book • 1864
In 'Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public', William Banting shares his personal journey of weight loss by adopting a diet that limits starch and sugar intake.

The pamphlet, first published in 1863, became a model for modern low-carb diets and remains influential in discussions of obesity and diabetes management.

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