Thomas Allinson

Thomas Allinson

Thomas Allinson (29 March 1915 – 21 November 1918) was a British doctor, dietetic reformer, businessman and author. He is best known for founding the Allinson bread company.

Early Life and Education

Thomas Allinson was born in the small town of Hulme, Manchester. He studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, where he developed an interest in diet and nutrition.

Career

After graduating, Allinson set up a medical practice in London. He became known for his unconventional views on diet and health, advocating for a vegetarian diet and warning against the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and overwork.

In 1892, Allinson founded the Natural Food Company, which produced wholemeal bread. He believed that white bread was less nutritious and that the bran and wheat germ removed during the milling process were beneficial to health. This led to the creation of the Allinson bread company, which still exists today.

Publications

Allinson was also a prolific author. He wrote several books on diet and health, including "The Advantages of Wholemeal Bread" and "Healthy Life Cook Book". His writings were controversial at the time, but many of his ideas have since been accepted by the medical community.

Personal Life

Allinson was married and had five children. He died in 1918 at the age of 53.

Legacy

Today, Allinson's ideas about diet and health are widely accepted. The Allinson bread company continues to produce wholemeal bread, and his books are still in print.

See Also

• Allinson bread
• Natural Food Company
• University of Edinburgh

External Links

• Official website of Allinson Bread
• Biography of Thomas Allinson on Britannica