Chapter 29 The Science of Food? Lin's Nutrition (Guessing Version) is Now Available! ...

Since promising Uncle Shi Quan unlimited beer and successfully igniting his long-dormant brewing passion, "Lin's Bistro" has added a new regular program to its daily routine—Uncle Shi Quan's "Brewing Knowledge Popularization Lecture".

This dwarf tyrant is now full of energy, not only sharing his forging expertise without reservation, but also actively researching the system's basic brewing techniques. He occasionally offers some "dwarf-exclusive insights," such as using a certain mineral powder to filter the wine to enhance its flavor. Lin Yue was impressed but didn't understand, so he made a note of it.

The overall atmosphere of the restaurant became more harmonious because of this shared expectation... I guess so.

At least, Uncle Stone Fist reduced the frequency of his cursing a little bit, and his gaze towards Lin Yue also changed from "a barely teachable idiot" to "a somewhat useful idiot".

Of course, the brewing business was still far from being established. The wheat was still growing vigorously in the fields, and Lin Yue went to inspect it every day, feeling like a worried old farmer. He hadn't even seen a trace of hops yet.

Right now, everyone's main focus is on the slow progress of the infrastructure fencing project, resource collection, and most importantly—filling their stomachs.

The good news is that with the initial popularization of iron tools and the increase in hunting success rate, coupled with the stable production of potatoes, the restaurant's dining table is no longer a monotonous Bluebird Melancholy or Potato Feast.

Occasionally, they would get to eat the antelope meat that Gray brought back; it tasted delicious roasted!

Sometimes, Lin Yue would try using newly discovered fragrant pine needles or other non-toxic wild vegetables to add a novel flavor to the stew.

Uncle Shi Quan even contributed a small piece of his private stash, which was supposedly made from some kind of dried moss (system identification: rich in various trace elements, beneficial to health when consumed in small amounts, but the taste... is hard to describe), which Lin Yue disdainfully added a tiny bit to the soup.

The Bard family also began trying to plant some of the hardy wild vegetable seeds they had brought from their hometown around the restaurant.

Although it's still a long way from the Manchu Han Imperial Feast, the variety of food is indeed slowly and gradually becoming more abundant.

During this process, Lin Yue, the curator of Lin's Restaurant who held many positions, began to think about a new major event in addition to worrying about eating, drinking, sleeping, building infrastructure, and conducting scientific research—researching "food therapy"!

This idea had actually been on his mind since he first met Gray and Stonefist. He had long suspected that the so-called "curse" was likely related to malnutrition.

Could Gray's taciturn nature and slightly slow reactions be due to a long-term deficiency in certain brain-boosting nutrients? Lin Yue: Like DHA? Fish oil? Walnuts? ...Okay, I don't have any of those for now.

Stone Fist's irritability and weakness upon arrival, besides injuries, could also be related to electrolyte imbalance caused by salt deficiency and a lack of other key minerals?

Xiao Fen, this beastman cub with a domineering name, is lively and active, but her body size seems to be smaller than that of earth canines of the same age, and her bones also appear somewhat slender. Could it be due to a lack of calcium or insufficient protein intake?

And then there's Old Bader's family. When they first arrived, they were so thin and listless, clearly the aftereffects of long-term hunger and malnutrition.

Now, as the dining conditions at the restaurant gradually improve, Lin Yue has begun to more systematically observe and record the impact of these changes on everyone's physical condition.

He fully utilized his engineer's rigorous (guessing) and meticulous (gossipy) strengths, along with the data support provided by the system's [Diner Management] module, and began his guesswork-based research on Lin's Nutrition.

He obtained a larger stone slab specifically for recording his clinical observation notes:

Subject of observation: Gray (human? subspecies?)

Main symptoms: taciturn, slightly slow reaction (outside of combat), moderate stamina recovery speed.

Dietary changes: Staple food: potatoes; Increased meat intake; Salt intake: Normal.

Observation results: Physical recovery speed has improved slightly, and mental state seems to have improved a little bit, for example, when criticizing Lin Yue, it is more accurate?, but there is no obvious improvement in language and thinking.

Initial guess: Maybe he needs more vitamins or trace elements? Or... is this just his personality? Lin Yue: I have a feeling he's hiding something...

Subject of observation: Stonefist (Dwarf, grumpy old man)

Main symptoms: irritability, anger, (past) physical weakness, and extreme craving for salt.

Dietary changes: Sufficient salt intake, staple food potatoes, high meat intake, specially provided for wounded soldiers.

Observations: Temperament... seems to be still as irritable as ever, and the variety of insults has increased? Physical strength has significantly recovered! Wound healing is accelerating! A renewed passion for brewing! Excellent mental state!

Initial guess: Salt! Salt is the lifeblood of dwarves! Sufficient salt and protein are crucial for restoring their bodily functions! As for their temperament… it probably has nothing to do with salt deficiency; it's purely a racial trait or personal characteristic? Lin Yue: Can't afford to mess with them…

Subject of observation: Xiao Fen (a beastman cub, possibly a descendant of the wolf god?)

Main symptoms: Lively and active, but small in size, with slightly slender bones, and abnormally sensitive to magical fluctuations.

Dietary changes: mainly meat broth, small amounts of stewed meat, and mashed potatoes.

Observations: The animal is energetic, has a shinier coat, is growing faster, and its hind leg injury is healing well. Its sense of magic seems more acute; for example, it was able to detect elf tracks ahead of time last time.

Preliminary guess: Protein and calcium are crucial for its growth and development! We need to increase the supply of meat and…bone broth? As for magical perception…does that have anything to do with what it eats? Should we feed it some magic crystals to try? Lin Yue: Just think about it, don't actually feed it a house-destroying demon…

Subjects of observation: The Bard family (human refugees)

Main symptoms: (Previously) extremely weak, pale and emaciated, and listless.

Dietary changes: From a state of hunger to a normal diet, mainly potatoes with a small amount of meat broth.

Observations: She gained weight, her complexion became rosy, her physical strength returned, and her mental state improved significantly. She became more and more efficient at her work. Mia even started humming songs.

Preliminary hypothesis: For ordinary humans, as long as they can eat their fill, most malnutrition problems can be greatly alleviated. Indeed, carbohydrates + protein + fat are the cornerstones of human civilization!

Lin Yue spends his days revising and analyzing his nutrition notes, feeling like he's about to become a nutritionist from another world.

Although many of his conjectures lacked scientific basis and many of his conclusions were based only on limited observations and systematic suggestions, he became increasingly convinced of one thing:

The so-called "curse" and "racial talent defect" may very well be caused by long-term, specific, and varied malnutrition!

The elven race's magic is declining? Perhaps they're lacking some special fungus or plant essence! Lin Yue: Bamboo fungus? Lingzhi? Or some otherworldly version of Brain Gold?

The dwarves' blacksmithing skills have been lost, and they're short-tempered? They're lacking salt! They're lacking key minerals! Without the strength to forge iron, it's no wonder they're in a bad mood.

Are orcs prone to going berserk? Besides the parasites and hygiene problems caused by eating raw food, could it also be related to a lack of certain nutrients that stabilize emotions? Lin Yue: For example... tryptophan? Or... some calming herbal stew?

If this conjecture proves true, its significance would be immense!

This means that the root causes of conflict and decline plaguing the world's various races may not require earth-shattering magic or artifacts to solve, but simply... a scientific, nutritionally balanced... menu?!

Saving the world with food?!

Just thinking about it made Lin Yue feel that the plot was...f***ing exciting! It was just right for his taste as a foodie engineer!

“If that’s really the case…” Lin Yue’s eyes gleamed with excitement, “Then my [Civilization on the Tip of the Tongue Management System] is practically the ultimate cheat code for this world!”

He seemed to have already seen the future:

The elves lined up at his little restaurant, all for a bowl of his "secret mushroom soup" that could boost their magic!

The dwarves brandished the warhammers he designed, crafted from the abundant minerals he provided, and sang hymns, all for the chance to drink a sip of his brewed beer!

The orcs sat around the campfire, enjoying the hygienic and delicious roasted meat. They became docile and strong, and revered him as the "God of Food"!

And he, Lin Yue, will become a super chef and strategic con artist who reconciles racial conflicts, leads the rise and fall of civilizations, and makes the whole continent inseparable from him, thanks to his understanding of ingredients, his nutritional balance, and his otherworldly culinary skills!

"Wow—this script is awesome!" Lin Yue couldn't help but drool.

Of course, he also knew that this was just a bold conjecture based on the available information. The truth still needs more evidence and practical verification.

But at least now he has a clear research direction and a stronger internal driving force!

It's not just about survival, not just about development, but also about... uncovering the underlying logic of how this world works! It's about using the most basic need of "eating" to solve those seemingly unsolvable grand questions!

"It seems I'll have to get back to writing my 'Lin's Nutrition Notes' properly!" Lin Yue picked up a charcoal stick and solemnly wrote a new title on the stone slab that was already covered in scribbles:

[On the Importance of Balanced Nutrition for the Secondary Development of Racial Talents and World Peace (A Preliminary Exploration - Speculation Version - v1.0)]

Yes, this title is scientific, rigorous, and insightful!

He nodded in satisfaction, feeling that he was one step closer to winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.