Food Archives

Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: 4 Changes for a Healthy Life

What should you eat (or not eat) if you’re fighting inflammation? What’s a good substitute for trans fats? Is intermittent fasting a good idea? The food you eat directly impacts the amount of inflammation in your body. Inflammation damages cells and overloads your mitochondria, resulting in fewer antioxidants and more free radicals in your body. Ultimately, this leads to disease and makes you age faster. Keep reading to discover a practical anti-inflammatory diet for beginners.

The Top 20 Books on Nutrition and Health

How well do you understand your body? Do you have a good relationship with food? From books on dieting and fitness to books on the human body, there are numerous sources to help you reach your physical peak. Knowing how your body operates and what’s good for it is just the first step in your health journey. Here are the best 20 books on nutrition and health to get you started.

How to Improve Physical Health and Live Longer

Are you disappointed with your physical health? Do you want to live a happier and healthier lifestyle? Practicing diet and exercise is typical advice for taking care of your health, but it’s so much more than that. Improving physical wellness also means getting enough sleep, properly handling stress, and keeping a positive attitude to motivate you on your journey. Keep reading to learn how to improve physical health with expert advice.

What Is Synthetic Meat & Is It Healthier for You?

What is synthetic meat? How is it produced? Is synthetic meat good for you? In recent years, investors have been pouring money into the synthetic, or “no-kill,” meat industry. However, technical and economic factors may limit its growth. Read on to learn what exactly synthetic meat is and everything else to know about the no-kill industry.

A History of Rebellions and Wars Over Salt

Have there ever been wars over salt? Why would people fight over salt? Salt played a major role in rebellions and wars. In Salt, Mark Kurlansky details the conflict over salt played in the American Revolution, and the role it played in the Indian Independence Movement. Continue reading for two major examples of wars over salt.

The Importance of Salt in History: A Brief Rundown

What is the importance of salt in history? What role did salt play in economics and politics? In Salt, Mark Kurlansky argues that salt industries have shaped economies and politics for millennia. This is because of the salt trade, empires’ control over salt, and wars over salt. Let’s check out the importance of salt in history’s defining events.

Why Is Salt So Valuable? Looking Back at the Salt Trade

Why is salt so valuable? What is the history of the salt trade? According to Salt by Mark Kurlansky, salt was one of the first commodities traded over vast distances. This is because, at one point, salt was precious and humans needed it to survive. Keep reading to learn why salt’s value was—and still is—extremely high.

Why Do We Need Salt? Salt’s Role in Innovation, Explained

Why do we need salt? What is salt’s impact on technological and scientific innovation? In Salt, Mark Kurlansky argues that salt played a major role in developing new innovations. To understand this, we have to look at the way salt is harvested and where to find it on Earth. Continue reading to learn why we need salt for societal development.

Is Salt a Seasoning or a Spice? The Debate Ends Here

Is salt a seasoning or a spice? How long have people used salt to garnish their dishes? For millennia, people have used salt to season their food. Salt by Mark Kurlansky explains that salty sauces and salt crystals have always been used to enhance cuisines. Here’s why salt is considered a seasoning and not a spice.

Salting Food Preservation: Examples and Methods

What are examples of salting food for preservation? Why is salt used to preserve food? In his book Salt, Mark Kurlansky gives two methods to preserve food with salt. These two methods are curing and pickling. Keep reading for salting food preservation examples that have been used throughout history.