Believe it or not, these foods were once marketed as health remedies

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Dec 18, 2025

History·3 min read

Believe it or not, these foods were once marketed as health remedies Discover   For much of American history, grocery staples didn't just promise flavor, they also claimed to heal. Yes, you read that right: before strict regulations, inventors, pharmacists, health reformers, and plain snake oil salesmen pushed new products as cures for nerves, digestion, or things as abstract as "vitality". Take a look at 11 everyday food items that were once considered medicinal. Read full article

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