Sylvester Graham

American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer (1794–1851)

Sylvester Graham
Sylvester Graham (July 5, 1794 – September 11, 1851) was an American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer known for his emphasis on vegetarianism, the temperance movement, and eating whole-grain bread. His preaching. inspired the graham flour, graham bread, and graham cracker products.: 29  Graham is often referred to as the "Father of Vegetarianism" in the United States of America.: 15 . Early life. Graham was born in 1794 in Suffield, Connecticut, to a family with 17 children. His father was 72 years old when Graham was born and his mother was mentally ill. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvester_Graham

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