The Viking Superfood Stored on Longships That Lasted Over 3 Years Without Spoiling

You will also discover the Viking superfood that only gets better with time, much like wine. This is what the early Viking explorers ate when they crossed the Atlantic and discovered North America nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus. The people of Norway still use this ancient recipe to keep all kinds of fish good for up to three years.

The Long-Lasting Probiotic That Fueled the Golden Horde’s Greatest Conquests

You will also discover the superfood that helped Genghis Khan’s Mongol hordes march all the way to the gates of Vienna. Besides preventing nutritional deficiencies, this food is also one of the best natural probiotics you can get—one that will neutralize the consumption of processed foods, like MREs. This raw superfood was also adopted by the British Royal Navy in the late 17th century and prevented countless deaths from scurvy ever since.

Over a Dead Fire

You will also discover why our ancestors used to hang pieces of beef over a low fire. The lingering low heat and smoke would make the ultimate natural "dehydrator"—one that required neither electricity nor babysitting. They would add what is known as Chilean saltpeter, slice the beef very thin, and place it over sticks or a wooden pyramid. Once the meat was dry enough, they added it to the pantry or cellar, where it stayed good at room temperature for months on end. But if you vacuum seal it, it will last for 2 full years without refrigeration.