Fruits vegetables and whole grains

Food and Pandemics

By km42
  • Introduction
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    Introduction

    Throughout history, as people are confronted with an indominable force such as sickness, they search for peace in other ways, particularly through food. Whether this be through cooking nutrient filled meals, throwing a party with your friends to still enjoy life, or baking homemade bread as quarantine sets in, people find solace through food. Click the link to read more.
  • The Black Death and the Decameron
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    The Black Death and the Decameron

    Written by Giovanni Boccaccio in 1353 in the midst of the black plague, The Decameron is a fictional novel that tells of 10 friends, 7 women and 3 men, and their experiences and the stories they tell... The Decameron - Read More
  • London, England

    London, England

    This book from the late 1600s discusses the potential impacts that food can have on health, as well as how the foods can “cure” certain issues of the body. It breaks down exactly how the woman of the household can best care for those in her home by serving the best possible foods for health... Thomas Tyron - Read More
  • Medicine and Food Combine

    Medicine and Food Combine

    In the early 1900s, many people began moving into cities, increasing the overall illness rates with an increased population density and unhealthy living conditions. Also occurring around this time, widespread medicines became more commonly distributed.... Dr. Caldwell's Guide - Read More
  • COVID-19: The rise of Stress Baking back to our roots

    COVID-19: The rise of Stress Baking back to our roots

    In our latest pandemic, comfort baking and immunr boosting foods have taken the forefront. Many bakers, such as Michelle Lopez of Hummingbirdhigh, took this time to explore new recipies such as gluten-free, sourdough, and other "bucket list" food items that theyve always wanted to make... COVID-19's Impact - Read More