Pickling Cleopatra ate them because she believed that they contributed to her good looks (Rose 1). Christopher Columbus brought them to the New World by ship (Crazy Facts 2). Aristotle talked about their health benefits (Pickle History 1). Amerigo Vespucci discovered that they prevented the spread of scurvy (Pickle History 1). Shakespeare referred to them in his plays (Pickle History 1). What are they? Pickles. Known as both a fruit and a vegetable, they are the result of pickling. Even though the origins of this method are unknown, many believe it started out in India during 2030 B.C. (Science of Pickles 1), while others believe it originated in Mesopotamia in 2400 B.C. (Pickle History 1). Either way, our ancestors benefited from this …show more content…
This is because pickles do not evolve into a healthy probiotic food without the live bacteria, which is only present during the home fermentation (Naturally Fermented Dill Pickles 1). Julius Caesar was not wrong when he thought that feeding pickled foods to his troops would allow them to become stronger both physically and mentally (Pickle History Timeline 1). Not only do sour pickles help destroy bacteria in our digestive tracks, but they also help balance out the acid – alkaline content of our body. Also, lacto-fermented pickles can help us because they absorb iron better than other types of food due to their high concentration of Vitamin C (Anne 1). According to research, eating vinegar soaked pickles can help you loose weight (Anne 1). Strangely enough, one of the biggest craves in pregnant women is pickles. But pickling does not always result in a healthy pickle. According to the World Health Organization, pickled vegetables have been recorded as a feasible carcinogen, causing cancer including esophageal (Islami …show more content…
Even though pickling was used to preserve food in the ancient times and was needed in terms of survival, over the decades it has evolved into a form of art for various cultures (Kitchen Garden Harvest 1). In the past pickles have been very beneficial. As mentioned before in 1492 when traveling to the new world on the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria, many crew passengers suffered from a disease called scurvy, which occurs when a lack of vitamin C is present. Amerigo Vespucci, who was Christopher Columbus’ ship stocker, loaded pickles embedded with vitamin C on to the ship because they believed that eating them would prevent the spread of scurvy (Science of Pickles 1). Here, they were able to stop this disease and this allowed for our past generation to advance by completely wiping out this disease. The phrase “in a pickle” which is figurative language for being stuck in a bad situation, was actually created by Shakespeare and used in various plays of his such as The Tempest (Science of Pickles 1). In 850 BC, Aristotle talked about the healing benefits that cured cucumbers caused (Pickle History Timeline
I agree with Kingsolver that knowing the origin of food is an important and healthy
Salsa is a well known dish that is made in many ways. In the original times, it was made with a coalescence of chilies, tomatoes, and other spices. The original way of making salsa has been altered since the beginning. It originated back in the times of the Aztec, Mayan, and Inca civilizations(“History Of Salsa Food”). According to “History of Salsa Sauce”, The origin of salsa came from the South American region, mainly from the Spanish speaking countries (Lifestylelounge,lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/history-of-salsa-food). The Spanish people found tomatoes and they added the ingredient into the
Many blacks added their skimpy diets by gardening small plots given to them for growing their own vegetables. Many involved in survival fishing and hunting, which produced wild game for the table. Foods such as raccoon, squirrel, opossum, turtle, and rabbit were hunted by the slaves, until the 1950s, very common charge among them still largely rural and Southern African-American population. Native Americans of the U.S. South also supplemented their diets with meat like deer, derived from the hunting of native game. Venison was a very important meat staple due to the richness of white-tailed deer. They to also hunted rabbits, squirrels and opossums. Cattle, adopted from Europeans, in the form of hogs and sheep, were kept. When game or livestock was killed, the entire animal was used. Besides the meat, it was not unusual for them to eat meats such as liver, brains and intestines. This tradition remains today in trademark dishes like chitterlings (commonly called chit'lins) which are fried small intestines of hogs. livermush (a common dish in the Carolinas made from hog liver), and pork brains. The fat of the animals, particularly hogs and pigs, was reduced and used for cooking, frying and baking. Many of the European settlers in the South learned a lot of different Native American cooking methods. Cultural dispersion was set in motion for the Southern dish. Poor blacks in the South made many of the same dishes coming from the soul tradition, but styles of preparation sometimes varied. A lot of similar techniques popular in soul and Southern cuisines are shared with early cultures all over the world, including Rome, Egypt, and China. Southern food has developed from over 1000 years of exchange, origination, and
In May 1747, Dr James Lind, a Scottish physician, carried out the first ever clinical trial on twelve sailors suffering from scurvy aboard the British ship H.M.S. Salisbury. A clinical trial is an experiment performed on human beings to test out a drug or medical treatment. During this trial Dr Lind compared several treatments and noted that the use of citrus fruits brought the most effective treatment to the sailors tested. In 1757, after years of observing the preventative and curative qualities of citrus fruits and lemon juices, Dr Lind wrote a treatise recommending the regular consumption of citrus fruits and lemon juice by British sailors. Although Dr James Lind did not know the underlying reason why these fruits helped cure or potentially prevented the symptoms of scurvy, his observations lead to many sailors being saved from succumbing to scurvy. In 1795, British Navy physician, Gilbert Blane, persuaded the Admiralty to propose regulations for the universal use of citrus fruit juice as a daily ration for all sailors on board British naval vessels. After 1800, once the supply of lemon juice became more abundant, the general issue of daily rations to sailors took away the power which scurvy had held over the British
I newly found out that every “One ounce of chile contains as much as 20,000 units of Vitamin A, which is twice the minimum daily requirement” (19). Which is surprising for me because ever since I was a child, my thoughts about chiles is that it only gives spiciness to a food. I didn’t know that a chile has something more to give. I also discovered about the jalapeño that “One hundred grams of Texas green chile contains 235 mg. of vitamin C while a California orange has but 49 mg” (19). Its an astounding and shocking because of the revealing information that jalapeños gives more vitamins than the oranges. Now, I know that not only oranges are good supplier of vitamins, but jalapeños also are a good source of vitamin C and also vitamin A which essential part of our body. In addition to that, Burciaga mentioned that “Calcium content in chiles is also high”(19) which gives me an additional information that chiles are also rich in minerals that is very important for our bone
When people hear the two words “Organic Foods”, many questions come to mind. Such questions include “what is organic food”, “what does the term organic mean”, and “why should I spend more money on organic food”? Organic food began many years ago before new discoveries and technology ever existed. Throughout the decades, organic food has evolved and caught more attention from buyers and producers than ever before. There are many standards in place to authorize the use of the label “Organic” and also to ensure quality. Regulations and enforcement is placed highly. Understanding the many different labels can be confusing due to the variety of the many different labels. Knowing what to look for and buy is the key to buying truly organic food therefore reaping all the many benefits. Tips will be discussed for those who do not have a full understanding of purchasing organic foods. Many benefits will be derived from going the extra mile to buy and eat organic food. Many researches have been done in supporting the benefits of organic foods. Organic food is a holistic approach acting as a preventive measure and also as a treatment of one’s disease based on individual daily diet.
...atoes, corns, and peppers, were introduced into the Old Word; while coffee, oranges, banana and sugar cane were introduced into the Americas. Potato was one of the most important crops in the World that was introduced into the Old world. As a substitute for wheat, potatoes provided billions of people food to survive worldwide. However, diseases also rose among potato plants and destroyed millions of plants and caused famine which killed millions of people. The origin of potatoes was first found to be domesticated by South America Andes and learned by Europeans, and then it was spread into Africa, Asian and at last North America. Potatoes also caused political, social and economic issues from its production, such as late blight, the Great Famine, and increase in Chinese population; these issues had brought some serious consequences that even lasted until modern days.
Food science has led to find cures for diseases such as scurvy. Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds, which particularly affected poorly nourished sailors until the end of the 18th century. This disease was very common among sailors because in the 18th century they didn’t have refrigerators, so their diets lacked perishable foods while sailing the sea. Today, if you come across this problem you can just eat a vitamin C tablet. This is just one of the many examples food science has promoted a balanced diet by the study of nutrients in our food.
The story of the pineapple falls into three distinct periods. The first period precedes the discovery of America and goes back into the antiquity of South America where the pineapple is believed to have developed. There is very little information about it during this period but it is known that the pineapple was already being cultivated and widely distributed through inhabited areas of the American tropics.
The orange, one of the oldest cultivated fruits known to man, have been grown for more than 4,000 years. They probably originated in the part of Asia that contains India and China. Oranges are known for their delicious juice and vitamin C content. They also contain a source of potassium and folic acid.
Vitamins, a group of organic substances required in our diets in small amounts for growth and nutrition, are usually found in foodstuffs or taken as supplements. Yet vitamins probably present a wider gap between myth and reality in the layman's understanding than almost any other area of our diet. Surveys have found that while a majority of Americans do take vitamin supplements on a regular or occasional basis for reason of health concerns, there exists enormous confusion about the actual purpose and benefits of this practice ("Use of Vitamin and Mineral Supplements in the United States," 1990:161). Most people have a recognition that Vitamin C prevents scurvy, that Vitamin A is found in fish-liver oils, or that Vitamin D is found in dairy products; many people believe that Vitamin E preserves youth and prevents sterility, or that Vitamin C can present colds and cancer. Beyond this, however, there is still considerable ignorance and widespread myth.
Weight control is a concern of most individuals, and as a person ages weight becomes more difficult to manage. When this problem occurs, the majority of people look to exercise or diet change for answer. In order to manage one’s weight a person must eat fewer calories than they expend, which can be completed by consuming foods with lower energy density, high fiber, and high water content. When it comes to research and diet it is common knowledge that fruits and vegetables are superior in nutrition when compared to the other food groups. According to the Center for Disease Control, “consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables is associated with lower risks for numerous chronic diseases including cancer and cardiovascular disease” (Can, n.d.,
Sweet potatoes date back to 750 B.C. in Peruvian reports, even though archeologists have found evidence showing that sweet potatoes began around 2500-1850 BCE. It is also said that Columbus brought sweet potatoes from England and soon after they were transported here. They became very popular in South and Central America. Later, Columbus brought sweet potatoes back to Spain and there they became popular as well. Nonetheless in recipes it would get confused as to whether it was the white potato or the sweet potato. Not until the late 1740’s was when they began to distinguish a difference. The sweet potato also got more “fame” when England’s John Gerard wrote about the sweet potato in his 1597 Herball or Generall Historie of Plantes. He wrote that the sweet potato “comforts, strengthens, and nourishes the body” and also, “procuring bodily lust”. Gerard’s suggested words could have been the reason for popularity of sweet potatoes during the 16th century.
Prebiotics are carbohydrates that probiotics use as fuel. Kefir has both of these. A recent study in animals found this fermented milk probiotic decreased inflammation, both of which markers of pre-diabetes and obesityⅱ. Though it is made from a type of yeast, kefir may also help fight harmful yeast in the gut. If you are a woman that suffers from recurrent yeast infections or easily gets a yeast infection after being on antibiotics, plain kefir can help restore the proper balance of good bacteria in the gut. People with lactose intolerance can often eat kefir without problems, since the lactic acid bacteria have already pre-digested the
Life truly is precious. The majority of people around the globe hope to live a happy and healthy life. Reaching these goals is what most people spend their entire life trying to achieve. There are basic needs that every person has: shelter, clothing, water, and food. In the past when individuals were able to provide for themselves and their families they were able to be content. In the present day however, there is an increasing concern about what type of food is best. Another question is, what type of food should one provide for their family? There are pros and cons to almost every situation. Eating organic food leads to a healthier lifestyle. More and more people are drawing the conclusion that eating organic food leads to a healthier lifestyle.