Insights into the Relationship Between Anthropology and Foods Eaten Around the World
“To understand just how profoundly gene-food-culture interactions affect humankind, we must venture forth and listen to the stories of people who suffer from such interactions or are protected by them.”
– Gary Nabhan
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- How Spicy Do You Like It?When we talk about people’s taste preferences, we often attribute these preferences to an individual’s choice on whether they decide to eat or not eat certain foods. However, the level of spiciness we are able to handle depends on a … Continue reading How Spicy Do You Like It?
- The Nordic Diet…Not Just Meat and PotatoesIf you’re like me and never heard of the Nordic Diet, you might think it consists of meat and potatoes and then wonder, what’s so intriguing about that? However, this diet actually includes may plant-based foods and fish, key staples … Continue reading The Nordic Diet…Not Just Meat and Potatoes
- Your Smoothies and Chickpea Puffs Have Nothing on West African FoodWhen discussing the healthiest diets in the world, the diets that probably come to mind are the oft-praised Mediterranean diet or Japanese diet. However, in a report that examined the diets of over 200 countries, this research has found that … Continue reading Your Smoothies and Chickpea Puffs Have Nothing on West African Food
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