A Glimpse into the Medieval Diet: 30 Days of Feasting

🏰The Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum is a medieval diet and health text believed to have been written in the 12th or 13th century.

🍷Wine was a staple of the medieval diet, believed to have health benefits and used in various recipes.

🧀Cheese played a significant role in the medieval diet, and the Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum emphasized its consumption for proper digestion.

🍳The diet included raw eggs, though the preparation methods are unclear. Raw eggs were consumed with a cup of wine for digestion.

🍺Beer and wine were preferred over water in medieval times due to the belief that water could cause indigestion.

What is the Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum?

—The Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum is a medieval diet and health text that combines part cookbook, part medical text, and part spiritual musings.

Did people in the Middle Ages drink a lot of alcohol?

—Yes, alcohol, especially wine and beer, was consumed regularly due to the belief that it had health benefits and the process of making alcohol killed bacteria.

What are some unusual ingredients included in the medieval diet?

—The medieval diet included ingredients like testicles, brains, and intestines, which were believed to have health benefits and were commonly consumed.

Did the medieval diet have any health benefits?

—While some aspects of the medieval diet may have had health benefits, it is important to consider that the understanding of nutrition and health was limited during that time.

What were the physical effects of following the medieval diet for 30 days?

—Following the medieval diet for 30 days resulted in weight gain and increased muscle mass, but also an overall increase in body fat.

00:00Introduction to the Middle Ages and the Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum, a medieval diet and health text.

02:08Explanation of the humoral theory of medicine and its influence on the Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum.

03:32Details of the daily habits and routines recommended by the medieval diet.

04:52List of recommended foods and ingredients in the medieval diet, including wine, gravy, cheese, pork meat, and more.

07:27Experience and challenges of following the medieval diet, including the consumption of raw eggs and unusual meats.

10:32Insights on the medieval understanding of alcohol and its regular consumption in the diet.

11:59Effects of the medieval diet on weight, muscle mass, and overall health.

12:39Conclusion and invitation to explore related videos and challenges.