Norman Wardhaugh Walker (January 4, 1886 — June 6, 1985) was an English-American businessman and pioneer in the field of vegetable juicing and nutrional health. He advocated the drinking of fresh raw vegetable and fruit juices, both to regain and to maintain one's health. Based on his design, the Norwalk Hydraulic Press Juicer was developed. This juicer continues to be produced and sold today. Walker wrote several books on nutrition and healthy living.

Norman Wardhaugh Walker was born in Genoa, Italy, on January 4, 1886, to Reverend Robert Walker and Lydia (Maiden Name: Maw) Walker. His father was from Scotland and a clergyman/missionary, apparently "posted" to Italy for many years as at least four of the six Walker children were born in that country. Norman's mother, by all accounts, was from England. According to Mr. Woodside's Eulogy, there were three boys and three girls, with Norman being the second oldest.

Dr. Walker has been described as "the longest lived, most widely known, raw food faddist of the modern era." He was also the author of many books on health (some still in print), and the developer of The Norwalk Juicer, which is still on the market.

By Kathryn Friesen

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