Celeriac is probably more commonly known as celery root. It is a turnip-rooted vegetable, and the root forms a solid knob just below the soil surface. Italian and Swiss botanists gave the first description of celeriac about 1600. It became popular in Europe in the eighteenth century, but has never been popular in England or …
DATES—Miracle Food of the Desert
One food which dates back in prehistoric times is the date. Here is truly a miracle food which has nourished, sustained and probably imparted life to countless travelers over the sands of time. Good Energy Source While the date is ripened on the tree, the sugar it contains increases until it is completely ripe. At …
LENTILS
Lentils have been cultivated for thousands of years, and evidence that they were used in the Bronze Age has been found. They do not grow wild. Lentils are legumes, and their protein content is second only to soybeans. They contain as much protein as many muscle meats. Lentils make a hearty, filling soup. When preparing …
An Apple a Day…Is Good Health Insurance
Though apples are the most versatile of fruits, eaten for their zest and flavor, they also have many valuable characteristics, health and nutrition-wise. Here is a list of some of their qualities: 1. Vitamins A and C found in apples promote growth, help ward off colds. 2. The minerals like iron, phosphorus and calcium in …
Cabbage—an Ancient Food with Timeless Nutritional Value
Cabbage was widely grown in ancient China. In fact, the workers on the Great Wall so many years ago were fed on cabbage and rice. When winter came, wine was added to the cabbage to preserve it, producing a sour cabbage pleasant to the taste, which didn’t spoil. A thousand years later the Tartars under …
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