Fish Bad, Sugar Good and Other Medieval Ideas About Food
Although medieval ideas about food were very different to our own, its importance was widely recognized. According to Galen, food “is probably the most important of all medical subjects,” and it do…
Summary
Medieval thinkers placed a strong emphasis on the health implications of food, with Galen asserting its significance in medicine. This article examines the contrasting beliefs about food during that era, revealing how they shaped dietary practices.
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