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In the Middle Ages, food was not only a source of energy, but also a way to generate body heat.

Medieval banquets, with their thick soups, stews and roasted meats, were not just a display of opulence, but a practical need.

Rich foods in fats and calories, like pork, butter and cheese, helped keep the body warm from the inside.

Wine and beer, consumed in large quantities, could also give a sense of warmth, although ******* is not really the best ally against the cold,.

Since it dilates the blood vessels and can make you lose heat faster.