Allinson
Thomas Richard Allinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | June
19, 1858 |
| Died | November 29, 1918 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Physician, Dietitian, Businessman |
| Known for | Advocating whole grain bread consumption |
Thomas Richard Allinson (19 June 1858 – 29 November 1918) was a British physician, dietitian, and businessman known for his advocacy of wholemeal (whole grain) bread consumption. His ideas and advocacy led to the creation of the Allinson bread brand, which remains popular in the United Kingdom today.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Thomas Richard Allinson was born in Hulme, Manchester, England, on 19 June 1858. He pursued medical studies at the University of Edinburgh, where he was influenced by the teachings on diet and natural lifestyles.
Career[edit | edit source]
After qualifying as a doctor, Allinson set up his practice in London. He became a vocal advocate for natural health, promoting diets rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, and limiting meat consumption. His views were controversial at the time and often brought him into conflict with the mainstream medical community.
In 1892, Allinson founded the Natural Food Company, which aimed to promote health through diet. The company was one of the first to produce wholemeal bread, which Allinson believed was significantly healthier than the more common white bread.
Controversy and legacy[edit | edit source]
Allinson's advocacy was not without controversy. In 1898, he was struck off the Medical Register by the General Medical Council for his unconventional views, particularly his opposition to vaccinations and his promotion of contraception, which were controversial at the time.
Despite these controversies, Allinson's ideas on diet have been vindicated to a large extent by modern nutrition science. The brand he founded continues to be influential, promoting healthy eating habits.
Death[edit | edit source]
Thomas Richard Allinson died on 29 November 1918. His legacy lives on through the Allinson bread company and the continued advocacy for whole grain diets.
See also[edit | edit source]
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
