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5 Historical Figures Who Were Picky Eaters

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Picky eating isn’t limited to children refusing their vegetables. History is full of prominent adults who approached mealtime with strong opinions about what belonged on their plates. Some were guided by taste, while others followed elaborate health theories, philosophical beliefs, or deeply ingrained rituals. Fortunately for these five famous figures, someone else was usually available to accommodate their culinary demands. Credit: © Roger Viollet/Getty Images Marcel Proust Food plays a memorable role in Marcel Proust’s writing, but during his later, reclusive years, the French novelist barely ate at all. His housekeeper, Céleste Albaret, recalled that ...Read More

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