John Harvey Kellogg (1852–1943) was an American medical doctor, nutritionist, and inventor who is best known for his contributions to the development of breakfast cereals, particularly corn flakes. He was born on 26 February 1852, in Tyrone Township, Michigan, USA.
Kellogg was a Seventh-day Adventist and worked as the chief medical officer at the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Michigan, a wellness and health facility run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a strong advocate of vegetarianism, exercise, and various health reform practices.
In the late 19th century, Kellogg and his brother, Will Keith Kellogg, were experimenting with different ways to create wholesome and easily digestible foods. They accidentally discovered a process to produce flaked cereal while working with boiled wheat. This eventually led to the creation of the famous corn flakes, which were introduced to the public in the early 20th century.
Despite being co-creators, John Harvey Kellogg and his brother had disagreements, and they parted ways. Will Keith Kellogg went on to found the Kellogg Company, a major player in the cereal industry. John Harvey Kellogg continued his work in health reform, promoting vegetarianism, exercise, and various wellness practices.
Apart from his contributions to the food industry, Kellogg was also an advocate for various health-related ideas, including the benefits of enemas, and he invented several devices to promote physical fitness. He was a prolific writer and authored numerous books and articles on health, nutrition, and medicine during his lifetime.
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