Gayelord Hauser, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gayelord Hauser

American nutritionist

Date of Birth: 17-May-1895

Place of Birth: Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Date of Death: 26-Dec-1984

Profession: dietitian

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Benjamin Gayelord Hauser (May 17, 1895 - December 26, 1984), popularly known as Gayelord Hauser, was an American nutritionist and self-help author, who promoted the 'natural way of eating' during the mid-20th century.
He promoted foods rich in vitamin B and discouraged consumption of sugar and white flour.
Hauser was a best-selling author, popular on the lecture and social circuits, and was nutritional advisor to many celebrities. Hauser was supported by many film stars but was often in conflict with the medical community.
Hauser promised people they could add years to their life by eating five "wonder foods": blackstrap molasses, brewer's yeast, skimmed milk, wheat germ and yogurt.
He was criticized as a "food faddist" and his dieting ideas were described by medical doctors as pseudoscientific and quackery.