About this episode
The episode explores the evolution of salt from a low-sodium diet in the 1980s to its current status as a wellness essential in 2026.
In the 1980s, a low-sodium diet was seen as the gold standard for healthy behavior. In 2026, salt has been repackaged as “electrolytes” and is now cast as a core component of wellness. How did we get here? Also, an important correction: One pound of butter to one pound of potatoes is Joel Robuchon’s recipe. Support us: Hear bonus episodes on PatreonWatch Aubrey's documentaryBuy Aubrey's bookListen to Mike's other podcastGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreLinks! The 25 Saltiest R...
People in this episode
Hosts: Aubrey Gordon, Michael Hobbes
Topics covered
- low-sodium diet
- wellness
- electrolytes
- health trends
- diet history
Keywords
- salt
- low-sodium diet
- electrolytes
- health
- diet history
- wellness
- Joel Robuchon
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