James Caleb Jackson

Type: Person

James Caleb Jackson

As of November 2026, James Caleb Jackson has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Oct 2023 on Knowing Better. Introduced as a hydropathy/sanatorium operator who commercialized early breakfast cereal (Granula) and influenced Adventist health institutions that later hired Kellogg.

James Caleb Jackson was an American nutritionist and the inventor of the first dry, whole grain breakfast cereal which he called Granula. His views influenced the health reforms of Ellen G. White, a founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

James Caleb Jackson at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardOct 2023 on Knowing Better
RoleHealth reformer; hydropathy/sanatorium operator
AffiliationOur Home on the Hillside (sanatorium, Dansville, New York)

What do podcasts say about James Caleb Jackson?

2 quotes, recorded on Knowing Better.

  • James Caleb Jackson might be the first person to sell health food to the general public.
    Knowing Better · · Hear it
  • She tried that, and it worked. Who wrote that life-saving article? James Caleb Jackson...
    Knowing Better · · Hear it

Who talks about James Caleb Jackson on podcasts?

James Caleb Jackson came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2024 on Knowing Better.

What is James Caleb Jackson mentioned alongside?

Worked with: Ellen White