Adelle Davis was a prominent nutritionist in the 1950s and 1960s, known for her influential work on diet and health.
Educated at UC Berkeley and Purdue University, she authored several books on nutrition that gained popularity in the 1970s.
Davis advocated for whole foods, organic produce, and criticized over-processed foods.
Her work, while groundbreaking for its time, has since been scrutinized for some of its more extreme claims and recommendations.
Despite controversy, many readers still consider her writings foundational to modern nutritional understanding.
Davis's legacy is complex, with some viewing her as a pioneer in nutrition science while others critique her methods and conclusions.
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