Diet Collection

Balanced diet, computer artwork. A balanced diet shown as segments of a pie. The pie shows what proportion of the diet should be made up of each of the major food groups

Jam doughnut

Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with mouse
Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with a little mouse or wee timorous beastie for harvest festival celebrations, home-made bread on an old elm kitchen table in Kent

French fries in a paper cone. These fried, chipped potatoes are high in fat. A diet with too much fatty food is associated with health risks, including an increased risk of heart disease and strokes

Juicing carrots. The electrical juicer is pulping raw carrots to make a healthy vegetable drink. Carrots are rich in vitamin A (retinol) and also contain some fibre

Liquorice sweets on a cup and saucer

Sliced red pepper

Martin Luther, German theologian
Martin Luther (1483-1546), German theologian and founder of the Protestant Reformation. Luther was born at Eisleben. Initially trained in law

Vitamin B12, molecular model. Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is an essential nutrient that humans are unable to produce and need to obtain from their diet

Doughnut

Murano glass, Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1945 ca

Roman mosaic from Porto Torres, now in the G.A. Sanna National Museum in Sassari Sassari National Museum Mosaic Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1938 ca

Allenburys Diet advert, the predigested nightcap for a good nights sleep

"Japan" album: Young Japanese women eat rice during lunch Japan. Date of Photograph:1866-1890

Portrait of a young japanese woman in traditional clothes. The young woman is playing the koto kneeling on the ground; on her right a stove, on which a kettle, a tea pot and a cup are placed

The Jockey Fred Archer
FREDERICK JAMES ARCHER Phenomenally successful jockey from the 1860s to the 1880s. Committed suicide after death of his wife, and owing to ill- health through excessive diet. Date: 1857 - 1886

Diet and Dieters by Joyce Dennys
A selection of types and the diets they are all eating in order to retain, or, in some cases, reduce their figures. Date: 1929

Kensitas cigarettes advertisement - they re slimming
Advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes advising that the best way to avoid eating between meals, gaining unslightly fat and avoiding the future shadow (that of a portly older woman)

Woman measuring her waist. She may be keeping track of weight loss during a diet but compulsive self-measurement may be a symptom of a body image disorder such as anorexia nervosa

Ham sandwich with lettuce. A mixture of food groups is part of a healthy diet

Sprouting beans. Sprouted adzuki beans, mung beans, green lentils and chickpeas. Sprouted pulses and seeds are highly nutritious, containing calcium, niacin, B vitamins and minerals

Pizza in box, computer artwork
Pizza, computer artwork

Vol-au-vent (litho)
7158785 Vol-au-vent (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vol-au-vent. Illustration for Le Livre de Cuisine by Jules Gouffe (8th edn, Hachette)

Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho)
6029942 Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mustard. Menu illustration published by Marcus Ward, late 19th century)

Bream
Fresh Bream on a plate

Picture No. 12478749
Coal Tit - tits feeding on a hand of a man - Date:

spaghetti and meatballs splashing in air
food flying in air, spaghetti and meatballs, splashing beautyfully, shot high speed, on black backdrop

Greek Feta Cheese and Olives in Oil, sprinkled with a lttle Oregano. Paleochora, South Crete, Greece

Arab family photographed during dinner. The members of the small nucleus are seated on the ground around a rudimentary table on which is placed a tray filled with dishes of food Egypt

Martini glasses Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Young woman with nuts and a glass of vermouth Punt e Mes Italy. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

Wicker basket with garden vegetables: carrots, eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, beans, potatoes, artichokes, asparagus, cucumber, lettuce, cabbage and garlic

Young woman in the kitchen with cap and apron at a table with vegetables Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Grains of rice. Italy. Date of Photograph:1970 - 1980

Next to some farmer's tools (a shovel, hoe and straw hat) there is a large wicker basket containing garden vegetables: carrots, eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, beans, potatoes, artichokes

Plate and wooden basket with roasted chestnuts Italy. Date of Photograph:1970 - 1980

A wooden bucket containing nuts. All of them are stamped with the mark of the Italian Federation of Agricultural Producers Consortia. In the background there are some apples. Italy

Close up of lemons, apricots, peaches, oranges and plums. Italy. Date of Photograph:1970 - 1980

Wooden crates containing green beans. Italy. Date of Photograph:1970 - 1980

A man brings a cow back to the stable. A scooter with a trailer for transporting milk bottles is parked outside the stable. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 - 1960

Agrarian consortiums, Rome. Oranges and fresh squeezed juice Rome. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

"Alrededor del Mundo - Obsequio de Susini"; portrait of a woman holding a tray with a bottle of Chianti wine and a glass Italy. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Lunch after the hunt in Bolgheri Castagneto Carducci Bolgheri. Date of Photograph:09-10/1929

Young resting in the mountains. Date of Photograph:1890-1900

The faade of a house in Puglia with drying tomatoes Apulia. Date of Photograph:1970

Ice-cream man on a beach in Rimini Rimini. Date of Photograph:1970

Model holding a glass for an advertisement for Biancosarti, produced by the "Luigi Sarti & Figli" distillery company, Bologna Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Various products for Ice-cream shop of Fabbri House, Bologna Bologna. Date of Photograph:27/03/1959

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"Diet: A Journey of Temptations and Triumphs" Indulging in a jam doughnut or savoring a decorative loaf shaped like a sheaf of wheat with a mischievous mouse peeking out, our taste buds often lead us astray from the path of healthy eating. French fries tempt us with their crispy allure, but deep down we know that a balanced the key to nourishing our bodies. In pursuit of wellness, some turn to juicing carrots for an instant vitamin boost while others find solace in liquorice sweets. Sliced red peppers add vibrant colors to our plates, reminding us that nature's bounty can be both delicious and nutritious. Even Martin Luther, the renowned German theologian, recognized the importance of maintaining good health when he said, "To keep the body in good health is a duty. . otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. " Understanding the science behind nutrition becomes crucial as we examine molecular models like Vitamin B12. This essential nutrient plays a vital role in energy production and brain function – an invisible force driving our well-being. Yet amidst this quest for balance and self-improvement lies temptation once again – another doughnut beckons. As Joyce Dennys wisely observed in her book "Diet and Dieters, " it's all about finding harmony between indulgence and discipline. The Allenburys Diet advert reminds us that there are no shortcuts on this journey towards better health. It takes dedication, perseverance, and mindful choices every step of the way. So let us embrace this intricate dance between desire and restraint as we navigate through life's culinary wonders. May each bite bring satisfaction without compromising our long-term goals – for true fulfillment lies not only in what we eat but also how it nourishes both body and soul.