Listen "From Snail Water to Sheep Lungs: History's Strange Way of Staying Healthy"
Episode Synopsis
We all try to stay healthy and exercise, but the holidays tend to add a few extra pounds to our waistline. Throw in a pandemic or two and staying healthy is tops in our minds. Well, we're here to help. You see, throughout history, various cultures have had the same problems and came up with some unusual food combinations to become healthier. From drinking snail water to roasting sheep lungs and eating a dead body part or two, it's clear to us where modern bizarre health food kicks and medicines come from. On this episode, we help you with your New Year's resolution of staying healthy and avoiding COVID by offering up some tasty treats from history's strangest food remedies.
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