The cereal, originally made with wheat, was created by Dr. Will Kellogg in 1894 for patients at the Battle Creek Sanitarium where he worked with his brother John Kellogg who was the superintendent.

Are corn flakes healthy?

Corn flakes excellent folate, vitamins, minerals, dietary fibers, proteins, and carbohydrates sources. However, eating folate will help form new cells and prevent colon cancer and heart ailments. Moreover, corn flakes also contain thiamine content that boosts up carbohydrate metabolism and cognitive functioning.

How did Kelloggs start?

The company was founded as the Sanitas Food Company in 1900 by the brothers W.K. ... W.K. Kellogg eventually bought out his brother and in 1906 established the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company. Through innovative advertising techniques and improvements in the quality of the cereals, the company prospered.