23 Nov, 2024
3 mins read

Vintage Weight Loss Advice: Sugar Helps You Lose Weight

I usually get John a little bit of candy for Valentine’s Day. He likes chocolate of all kinds and we don’t often have sweets in the house. But, in anticipation of this upcoming Valentine’s Day, John has told me that he wants no candy. None, not even a small piece of dark chocolate. So, being the agreeable wife that I sometimes am, I am getting him some nuts, some dried fruit, and a vintage copy of the 1968 Christmas issue of Better Homes and Garden magazine. Among the many funny ads for disgusting looking cupcakes made from dream whip and Jello molds of all kinds, I saw this fascinating ad. The ad recommends eating a little sugar to help control your appetite and lose weight …