During his presidency in the 1920s, Calvin Coolidge developed some odd health habits. He was picky about food, mostly eating roast beef, corn muffins, and pickles. Although he was allergic to horses, he wanted to exercise by riding them. He bought an electric mount in 1925 that mimicked horse riding.
Some suspect that these habits spawned from depression. In 1924, Coolidge’s 16-year-old son passed away from a bacterial infection. Coworkers claimed that Coolidge’s presidency changed after that. He would often sleep for 11 hours a day, which can be a symptom of depression.
Richard Nixon Ate Strange (But Healthy) Food Combinations
Richard Nixon did not want fancy dishes in the White House. Instead, he stuck with more “homey” food–although some of it seems strange by today’s standards. For instance, his breakfast often included cottage cheese with ketchup. Cottage cheese was a household staple in the ’70s.
Despite his strange food combinations, he ate healthily. He often ate fresh fruits and vegetables, yogurt, and wheat germ. Although wheat germ is not widespread today, it has a similar fiber and nutrient content to whole grain bread. It’s far better than what many other presidents ate.
John Adams Had A Peculiar Breakfast Drink
John Adams did not have a specific breakfast food; he had a special drink. Every morning, he drank one gill (four ounces) of hard cider. In the late 18th century, people believed that the nutrients in cider could save people from scurvy. He treated it like orange juice.
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