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The original Harvey/Banting diet written  in 1863 that gave rise to the revolutionary weight-loss concept we know today. Written in Victorian English, which is a joy to behold. The original Harvey/Banting diet, written in 1863, that gave rise to the revolutionary weight-loss concept we know today. William Banting (1796 - 1878) was a notable English undertaker. Formerly obese, he is also known for being the first in history to popularise a weight loss diet based on limiting the intake of carbohydrates, especially those of a starchy or sugary nature. He undertook his dietary changes at the suggestion of Soho Square physician Dr. William Harvey, who in turn had learned of this type of diet, but in the context of diabetes management, from attending lectures in Paris by Claude Bernard.