The Culinary Experience of Food and the Experience of the Cell

Below, I’ll explain in simple terms, without beating about the bush, what a “culinary food experience” and a “cell experience” are.

We live in an age where there is more food than ever before — yet, paradoxically, more people are suffering from fatigue, obesity, stress, and diabetes; people are losing their teeth and suffering from a host of chronic health problems.

How can that be?

The answer lies in two completely different experiences:

• A culinary experience — it’s something that immediately appeals to your taste buds: crunchy, sweet, soft, salty, quick.
• The cellular experience — this is what speaks to the body later on: a clearer mind, a calmer, more controlled appetite, better recovery, more stable energy levels, a healthy body, no chronic health problems, no issues with being overweight, clear thinking, and lasting youthfulness.

“Does food control you, or do you control food?”

The Trap of Ultra-Processed Foods

Many ultra-processed foods are made to give you the strongest experience with the smallest effort. They may be very tasty and convenient, but they are often high in calories and full of added sugar, chemical additives (colourings, preservatives, bleaching agents, nanomaterials, plastic packaging, ‘unknown’ E substances, substances ‘accidentally’ omitted from the label, etc.) or fat (rapeseed and seed oils), whilst fibre and micronutrients are scarce or entirely absent.

It is this kind of eating pattern, rather than any single ‘bad’ ingredient, that is the problem for many people.

The Culinary Experience of Food — Instant Payoff

A culinary experience is that moment when:

• Something is sweet; flavours and aromas enriched with artificial flavourings
• Crunchy, greasy
• The brain gets a dopamine rush
• ‘Appetising’ product images, packaging, and ‘messages’
• You feel a sense of satisfaction… for a moment

For example:

• White sugar
• Pastries and wheat products
• Alcohol
• Ultra-processed snacks
• Taste-optimized “ready meals”
• Rapeseed oil and other seed oils

These are designed for maximum enjoyment, not for maximum cellular nourishment. They are bad because they exist to generate profits for the pharmaceutical industry, not to keep people healthy.

“Are you eating for the taste, or feeding your cells?”

The Cellular Experience — Real Food

The cellular experience is not as “loud”. It does not “explode with flavour”. But it does something else:

• It gives the body its necessary building blocks
• Stabilises energy levels
• Reduces uncontrollable cravings
• Does not cause insulin resistance
• Keeps hormones in balance
• Healthy cells — healthy body

For example:

• Eggs
• Meat and fish
• Vegetables
• Berries
• Nuts
• Quality fats (for example, coconut or olive oil, butter, beef fat, pork fat, seal fat, mutton fat)
• Pure, unprocessed, natural sea salt
• Natural and healthy sweeteners: Stevia and Monk Fruit

This is the food that makes up the body and nourishes the cells.

“Does what you eat build you up or wear you down?”

Why Are People Overeating?

Here is an important idea that biohackers also emphasise:

“The body is not looking for calories. It’s looking for nutrients.”

If you eat food that contains:

• Lacks minerals
• Lacks vitamins
• Lacks sufficient protein
• Lacks fresh food

…then the body does not receive the signal that it has been ‘fed’.

And the result: you eat again, and again, and again… (cellular) hunger deepens — resulting in a stressed and inflamed body.

“Every bite is either building or breaking down.”

KETO and Carnivore — Why People Choose Them

Many people end up following a keto or carnivore diet not because of ideology, but through personal experience.

• In the case of KETO:
  • Carbohydrate intake decreases
  • Blood sugar levels fluctuate less
  • Feelings of hunger decrease
  • Removes almost all ‘contaminants’
  • Focuses on natural food
• Carnivore:
  • For some, this means simplicity
  • Clarity
  • Less decisions

“Is your food information or an illusion?”

Sugar — Do People ‘Need’ It?

Human hormones crave — and need — a sweet ‘signal’. People do not biologically need white sugar.

But people crave the experience of a sweet taste. And this is where our sweet ‘friends’ straight from nature come into play:

• Monk fruit
• Stevia

These provide the best healthy sweet taste for your cells without a glucose load. For some, this is a bridge — enjoyment without added sugar.

“The body doesn’t need more food, it needs better food.”

Sunlight — The Forgotten, Yet Critically Important ‘Food’

We talk about food, but we forget something very simple and very important: a person does not ‘live’ on food alone. The sun provides a perfect and essential source of vitality for our cells.

Sunlight:

• Gives the body a rhythm in harmony with the universe
• Has a beneficial effect on hormones (melatonin, cortisol)
• Has a positive effect on the body’s energy levels and cell health

Biohacker Gary Brecka has said:

“If you don’t get any natural light in the morning, your body’s biological clock is already a step behind.”

Sunrise — Red Light — Therapy

There is a lot of talk about the red light at sunrise:

• It’s there in the morning, of course
• It interacts with cells differently from blue light or any other type of light

Science has made significant discoveries regarding the benefits of red light — whether from the sun or from a lamp — and research is ongoing.

The benefits of sunlight are evident in several key areas:

• The sun provides energy for the entire ecosystem
• Light consists of different wavelengths (red, blue, etc.), each with different physical properties
• Without the sun, life as we know it would not exist
• Plants use red and blue light for photosynthesis
• Human skin produces vitamin D with the help of the sun’s UV rays
• Light entering through the eyes regulates the circadian rhythm

Therefore: the sun is not simply ‘beneficial’ — it is fundamental to life.

Sunlight and Wavelengths, Health Benefits — Cellular Vitality

• Every type of light has its own wavelength and energy.
• These affect tissues in different ways (e.g., red light penetrates deeper than blue).
• Red light has been the subject of the most research. This field is known as photobiomodulation.

Effects for which there are solid scientific references:

• Affects the mitochondria (the cell’s ‘powerhouses’)
• May increase ATP production (energy in cells)

May help with:

• Wound healing
• Reducing inflammation
• Muscle recovery
• Lowering blood sugar levels

“Do you choose comfort or vitality?”

Water, Salt and the Body

People often say: “Drink more water.”

But in reality, the body functions on the basis of electrolyte balance:

• Sodium
• Potassium
• Magnesium… plus over 60 other minerals and beneficial substances

This means that in certain situations (e.g. sweating, physical activity), a small amount of salt in water is more beneficial and has a positive effect on cell vitality.

Key Figures and Ideas

In addition to Veiko Huuse, Annika Urmi, and biohacker Gary Brecka, Dr Eric Berg will also be speaking on similar topics.

All training courses and advice focus, amongst many other topics, on:

• Insulin
• The effect of carbohydrates
• Fasting
• Breathing

They all emphasise one idea:

“The problem isn’t just what you eat, but also what your body can use.”

Final Thoughts

Human beings are not meant:

• To eat solely for the sake of taste
• To count calories alone
• To eat according to adverts and the ‘medical narrative’

Human beings are meant:

• To be mindful
• To listen to their bodies
• To eat balanced, cell-nourishing food

The question is not: “Does this food taste good?”

…but rather: “Will this food still nourish me after I’ve eaten it?”

“A cell doesn’t ask for flavour; it asks for nutrients.”

“If you don’t choose your food consciously, the pharmaceutical industry will choose it for you.”

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Body Hydration and Fluid Balance: Why Minerals Are Essential

The human body is not simply composed of water, but of a biological fluid enriched with electrolytes—that is, plasma. Minerals determine how fluids behave in cells and tissues and whether they remain where the body needs them.

When the mineral balance is in order, water moves into the cells and tissues and remains there. If there is a mineral deficiency, a large portion of the water consumed may be rapidly excreted from the body, and a person may feel dehydrated even when drinking plenty of fluids

Why Are Electrolyte-Containing Fluids Essential for the Body?

Water with electrolytes isn’t just a “drink”— it’s the body’s working fluid. Without sufficient fluids, the following do not function normally:

• blood circulation (transport of oxygen and nutrients)
• cellular energy production (mitochondria require the right ionic environment and water)
• nervous system (impulses travel via electrolytes)
• muscle function (including the heart)
• kidneys and detoxification (removal of waste products through urine)
• digestion (stomach acid, enzymes, bile, intestinal motility)
• body temperature regulation (sweating and heat transfer)

Most importantly: water must reach the right places—inside the cells, around the cells, and in the blood—not just “be present in the body.”

What is hydration, exactly?

Hydration isn’t just about drinking water. Hydration refers to the balance of water and electrolytes in the body—that is, how well water reaches the cells, remains there, and participates in metabolic processes.

Why doesn’t plain water alone ensure adequate hydration?

Simply drinking large amounts of plain water may not improve the body’s hydration if mineral levels are low. If water is consumed without electrolytes, the concentration of electrolytes in the blood may become diluted, and the body must excrete the excess fluid more quickly to restore balance.

As a result, this may:

• reduce fluid retention in tissues
• disrupt nerve and muscle function
• impair concentration and energy levels.

Proper hydration occurs when water and minerals work together—that’s when the water you drink becomes truly “usable” by the body, rather than simply being excreted quickly.

How Water Moves in and Out of Cells

Basic rule: Water always flows toward areas with a higher concentration of minerals.

• If there are more minerals (especially potassium) in the cell → water moves into the cell
• If there are more minerals (especially sodium) around the cell → water moves out of the cell
• When minerals are in balance → water moves in both directions and the cell remains stable
• When there are sufficient electrolytes in the blood and tissues, water is better retained where the body needs it.
• If electrolyte levels are low and you drink a lot of plain water, your blood becomes “diluted” and your body begins to excrete the excess water.

A simple rule:

“Water follows minerals—wherever the electrolytes go, the fluid follows.”

Major Electrolytes and Their Role in Fluid Balance

Sodium (Na) – the primary extracellular electrolyte, which helps maintain fluid balance in the blood and tissues and plays a role in determining how well the body retains water.

Potassium (K) – the primary intracellular electrolyte, which helps retain fluid inside cells and supports the functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system.

Magnesium (Mg) – supports sodium and potassium balance, plays a role in energy production, and helps cells use electrolytes effectively.  

When the sodium-potassium balance is correct, water can move into cells, remain there, and exit when necessary. If there are few electrolytes and you drink only plain water, the fluid will not be retained in the cells, and the body may quickly excrete it, causing a feeling of dehydration.  

Functional Hydration

Functional hydration refers to an approach in which the body is provided with water along with minerals that enable the fluid to function effectively within the body. This approach supports:

Mineral-rich sea salt as a natural source of electrolytes

In addition to sodium, natural, unrefined sea salt contains other minerals that support the physiological mechanisms of fluid balance. Traditionally harvested sea salts, such as Guérande sea salt, naturally contain 12 essential minerals and more than 60 trace minerals derived from seawater and the mineral-rich soil of the salt flats.

This mineral composition helps support:

• fluid movement between cells and tissues

• nerve and muscle function

• digestion and energy levels

• replenishment of electrolytes lost through sweating

The Effects of Hydration on Digestion and Intestinal Health

Adequate fluid balance:

• helps maintain the intestinal mucosa
• supports digestion and nutrient absorption
• helps keep the microbiome in balance
• can improve energy levels.

If fluid intake is low, digestion slows down and constipation may occur.  Drinking too much water can be just as harmful as drinking too little. Excessive water intake without minerals can dilute electrolytes and put a strain on the body’s regulatory systems.

To avoid that:

• drink as needed
• monitor the colour of your urine (light yellow is optimal)
• add electrolytes/minerals to the water as needed
• replenish minerals lost through sweating

The Benefits of Mineral Salts for the Body

Mineral salts, also known as electrolytes, regulate fluid balance, nervous system function, muscle function, and metabolism. A deficiency in minerals can lead to fatigue, muscle cramps, and difficulty concentrating.  

Main Benefits of Mineral Salts

1. Adequate fluid balance

Minerals help retain water in cells and tissues, improving the body’s hydration and preventing excessive fluid loss.

2. Nerve and muscle function

Electrolytes play a role in the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction, thereby supporting both physical performance and heart function.

3. Energy and Metabolism

Magnesium and potassium play a role in energy production, helping to reduce fatigue and improve endurance.

4. Support for Digestion and Cell Function

Adequate mineral levels support enzyme function, nutrient absorption, and cellular metabolism. Supports digestion and nutrient absorption

When are mineral salts especially necessary?

The need for minerals increases in situations where the body loses more fluid or electrolytes:

• hot weather and sweating
• doing sports
• stress and a hectic lifestyle
• Low-Carb/Keto Diet
• fasting
• dehydration

In such situations, mineral-rich water or natural sea salt can help restore electrolyte balance.

How should you consume mineral salt on a daily basis?

• drink mineral-rich water
• add a pinch of high-quality sea salt to your drinking water
• eat foods rich in minerals (vegetables, broths, seafood)
• use natural, unrefined sea salt in your daily diet

Practical tip: mineralized drinking water

One of the simplest ways to improve your body’s hydration is to drink water with a small amount of natural, mineral-rich sea salt added to it. Minerals help improve water absorption, stabilize fluid balance, and support daily energy levels.

Your daily routine remains simple and practical. A glass of water with a small pinch of Guérande sea salt gives the water a mineral composition that supports fluid balance and helps the water “work” more smoothly in the body. The same logic applies perfectly to the low-carb and keto lifestyles, where consistent intake of minerals through food, broth, and mineral-rich sea salt is part of a healthy daily routine.

How does mineral salt improve hydration and electrolyte balance before drinking water?

Placing mineral salt on the tongue has a real physiological effect based on the activation of the nervous system and the preparation of hydration mechanisms. When mineral-rich sea salt comes into contact with the mucous membrane of the tongue, the taste and osmotic receptors are immediately activated. This triggers the thirst mechanism, increases saliva production, and signals to the brain that electrolytes are on their way. The body then adjusts its fluid balance regulation, including the activity of antidiuretic hormone, which helps the body retain and distribute water more effectively.

This early signal makes drinking water more effective. Many people find that after placing a pinch of mineral salt on their tongue and then drinking water, the fluid is absorbed more deeply and hydration lasts longer. This involves the activation of the nervous system and hormonal regulation, followed by the actual absorption of minerals in the small intestine. Sodium and most trace elements are efficiently absorbed there, and magnesium absorption depends on its form, the condition of the gastrointestinal tract, and the sodium-potassium balance across cell membranes.

Salt placed on the tongue acts as a “priming” mechanism for hydration.  It prepares the body to absorb fluids and distribute electrolytes, especially in situations where sodium loss is increased—such as during a low-carbohydrate diet, fasting, in a hot climate, in a sauna, or during intense exercise. When used correctly, it supports fluid retention in tissues and cells and helps stabilize blood pressure and nervous system function.

In practice, this involves a simple step: place a small amount of mineral-rich, unrefined sea salt on your tongue, let it dissolve for a few seconds, and then drink some water. This creates a regulatory precondition in the body, as a result of which water is not simply fluid in the stomach, but an active component of the body’s electrolyte balance.

This approach does not replace the normal absorption of minerals through the digestive tract or intravenous administration, but it complements daily hydration practices and supports the body’s natural fluid regulation mechanism.

In conclusion

Mineral salts are essential for maintaining the body’s fluid balance and ensuring normal cellular function. Adequate levels of sodium, potassium, and magnesium help improve hydration, support energy levels, and maintain the balance of the nervous and muscular systems.  

Proper hydration means a balance of water and minerals. Electrolytes determine how well water enters cells, remains there, and is utilized in metabolism. Regular consumption of mineral-rich water and natural sea salt is one of the simplest ways to support the body’s fluid balance, energy levels, and the normal functioning of the neuromuscular system.

How to Support Daily Functional Hydration in Practice

Maintaining daily fluid balance doesn’t just mean drinking more water; it also means consistently consuming minerals along with fluids. One of the simplest and most traditional ways to do this is to use unrefined, mineral-rich sea salt, which helps enrich drinking water with natural electrolytes and supports the body’s fluid balance on a daily basis.

Why Guérande sea salt is the best choice here

Guérande sea salt is traditionally harvested by hand and is unrefined. This means that it is not simply “dry, pure NaCl,” but rather a salt with the profile of natural sea salt, which is used both in food and for mineralizing water.

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Why choose Guérande sea salt?

• Unrefined natural sea salt – retains its natural mineral balance

• Contains natural minerals: sodium, potassium, magnesium

• Hand-harvested using traditional methods in the Guérande salt flats in France

• Suitable for mineralizing drinking water and providing daily mineral support

• Ideal for an active lifestyle, sports, and low-carb/keto diets

• Naturally moist (humid) – a hallmark of high-quality unrefined sea salt

Naturally mineral-rich “full-spectrum” sea salt

Guérande sea salt is not simply dried NaCl, but natural sea salt harvested by hand using traditional methods, whose mineral composition and natural moisture are preserved through natural evaporation caused by the sun and wind.

Ingredients: 100% natural, unrefined sea salt

Origin: Guérande, France

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Author of article – Annika Urm

Annika Urm is a financial manager with a master’s degree, whose background is in accounting and management developed a deep understanding of the logic of balance and equilibrium. While studying medical nursing, she discovered that the human body functions on the same principle as a financial balance sheet: health does not depend on individual indicators, but rather on whether the system is in balance.

Annika focuses on the human body as a whole, in which fluid balance, electrolytes, acid-base balance, vitamins, minerals, hormones, and metabolism all play a key role.

Annika takes a systematic approach to health—looking at both test results and the person behind them, and always asking what the body is lacking, what it has in excess, and how to restore balance.

This approach is particularly evident in intensive care, where the patient is unable to speak and decisions are made based on physiology, test results, and clinical logic. For Annika, this is not an exceptional situation, but a reflection of the fact that everyone’s health ultimately boils down to the same principle—the body’s balance.

In restoring balance, he also considers the regulation of the nervous system and metabolism to be important, where sleep, physical activity (especially strength training), adherence to the circadian rhythm, and the alternation between cold and heat play a central role as physiological signals that teach the body to adapt and recover. In his view, these are not “lifestyle tips,” but rather part of the body’s biological regulation and mechanisms for maintaining health.

In addition to nursing, Annika explores the ketogenic diet as one possible tool for supporting metabolic balance, but her primary interest and passion have always been the same: human health and the body’s ability to heal itself when that balance is in place.

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