Who was Dr. John Harvey Kellogg?

Subconscious Fat on the Invention of Corn Flakes

Dr. John Harvey Kellogg drinking…your guess is as good as mine.

Before beginning, Mr. Skeptical jumps in. "I'm assuming you're talking about the man who invented Corn Flakes, right?"

"Yes."

"I have fond memories of Corn Flakes, eating them almost every morning as a kid growing up. I'm sure you ate them too, right?"

"Yep."

"I have a warm fuzzy feeling about this post today. I loved Frosted Flakes growing up. They're gr-r-reat." Mr. Skeptical raises his right hand, pointing his index finger up. 

I chuckle and say, "Well, us agreeing, and you're warm fuzzy feeling is all about to go… to shit."

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Subconscious Fat at 30,000 feet

The fascinating story of John Harvey Kellogg was why he created Corn Flakes. He was a Seventh Day Adventist, believing that the second coming of Christ was imminent, and they focused on avoiding meat and eating a vegetarian diet.

John Harvey Kellogg and his brother Will Kellogg invented Corn Flakes for patients of the Battle Creek Sanitarium. The cereal proved popular among the patients. John Harvey Kellogg believed that since the cereal was so bland, it decreased sex drive. His brother added sugar to the bland cereal, and demand skyrocketed.

However, John Harvey Kellogg was distraught over that because sugar, spices, and meat, he believed, all contributed to a higher sex drive. Consequently, it tempts humans to commit "sins of the flesh."

Mr. Skeptical adds, "So eating Corn Flakes is supposed to decrease the libido?"

"Yes. That was the original intent of the cereal."

"Did it work?"

"Why don't you look at your own life? Think back to when you went through puberty. You've mentioned you liked to eat Frosted Flakes. Did it stop you from masturbating?"

Subconscious Fat at 10,000 feet

Mr. Skeptical's face turns to anger and flushes red simultaneously. I love it. I'm enjoying embarrassing him. After the question hangs in the air for a few seconds, which must've felt like an eternity, he finally answers,"That's private."

"Well, I'm not ashamed to admit that I masturbated quite often when going through puberty, which I think is perfectly normal. I did eat Corn Flakes, and it didn't stop me from masturbating at all."

"It seems silly that a cereal would stop masturbation."

"Well, it's not so silly. Many who go on a carnivore diet do notice their sexual drive and performance increase for both genders. A lot of this is attributed to the increase in fat digestion, which will increase levels of sex hormones. Since meat is highly nutrient-dense, the increase in vitamins and minerals also contributes to higher libido."

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Subconscious Fat at Eye-Level

Doctor John Harvey Kellogg also believed in punishing children if they masturbated. He said masturbation can lead to death, saying, 

"such a victim literally dies by his own hand,"

He believed masturbation caused cancer of the womb, urinary diseases, nocturnal emissions, epilepsy, insanity, and a range of other disorders. He recommended tying up children's hands, covering genitals with patented cages, sewing up the foreskin, electrical shock, and even circumcision without anesthesia.

Mr. Skeptical puts on a disgusted face. "Wow, I never would've imagined that."

 "It's also reported that he never consummated his marriage to his wife, Ella Ervilla Eaton. They lived in separate bedrooms, and they never had biological children. They legally adopted eight children."

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Practical Suggestions and Conclusions

I also did find some information that seemed to state that Harvey Kellogg didn't create Corn Flakes to stop masturbation. So, I asked Chat GPT if there was proof. Below is what Chat GPT said:

There isn't definitive proof that Corn Flakes were created solely for the purpose of preventing masturbation. The creation of Corn Flakes was part of a broader philosophy on health and wellness, and it's likely that Kellogg had multiple motivations for developing the cereal, including providing a wholesome, easily digestible breakfast option.

As with many historical accounts, it's essential to consider the context of the time and the individual's beliefs. While the story is intriguing and adds a layer of eccentricity to Kellogg's persona, it's crucial to approach historical narratives with a nuanced perspective, recognizing that motivations for actions can be multifaceted and complex.

Mr. Skeptical chimes in. "History is always a mystery."

"Yes, it is. But similar to Michael Jackson, who I believe was super talented musically but also a pedophile. John Harvey Kellogg was likely asexual, homosexual, or a pedophile. The real truth will likely never be known."

"Yes, history is always a mystery."

"Our own minds and memories are a mystery. Don't believe me? See my post on Implanted Memories. Even if John Harvey Kellogg were still alive today, he'd likely deny many of the claims made about him."

Mr. Skeptical gets up and starts dancing around, saying repeatedly that history is always a mystery. He's making it obvious he has white man's disease–meaning he can't dance at all. He looks like the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz trying to dance. It's a terrible visual.

However, I do kind of agree with his mantra. I'd say history is often a mystery or history is mostly a mystery, but not always.

Anyway, next time you see someone eating Corn Flakes, you'll likely smile and have something intriguing to share, for you are now more aware.

PS Full disclosure: Chat GPT was used to research and enhance this post.