Researchers and nutritionists have been trying their best to determine how humans should eat in pursuit of discovering optimal health for centuries. I will delve into human food and the evolution of our ideal diet from ancient hunter-gatherers to modern scientific advances. We will take a look at some lesser-known misconceptions and provide insights on …
In the fast-paced world, people often overlook the problems related to poor nutrition, but these can have long-lasting effects that might not be visible right away. These poor dietary practices not only cause weight gain but can impact mental health, aging processes and cellular function. In this article, I am going to discuss some of …
Today, let’s recite the tale of two diets and unveil the depth of Traditional vs. Modern eating habits. In a world whose quick-fix fast food culture is economically opposed to the rich, ritualistic simplicity of ancient culinary traditions, the distinction between traditional and modern diets makes more and more sense. In this post we will …
The Western world is accustomed to Chinese cuisine in the form of take-out boxes or chow mein and orange chicken. The prescription is basically to eat the real traditional Chinese diet (which actually has some mild variance in different regions) that is thousands of years old and core principles include balance, variety and moderation so …
When we live in a hectic, modern world and our diet is based on junk food, we should look to the culinary perspectives of the past. Traditional diets, which are diets centered around local, natural ingredients and rooted in long-standing cooking techniques- offer more than just nutritional advantages; they offer us a stronger position to …