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In prehistoric times, the water content of the immature coconut fruit was more important as a drink than was any part of the mature nut as a food. In recent history, the emphasis has also been on the nonfood use of coconuts as oil. The oil extracted from the kernel of the ripe coconut is…
Modern-day Americans have begun to include brazil nuts in their diet. People are beginning to see a slue of health benefits from eating Brazil nuts. The tree can reach heights exceeding 145 feet with a trunk diameter of almost 8 feet. The crown spreads out to a breadth of 100 feet or more as it…
The Role of Nuts and Seeds in Prehistoric Diets The food value of nuts and seeds is clear. Nuts and seeds constituted two of the most important sources of nutrition for Paleolithic Man. Scientists, such as archaeologists who excavate ancient ruins for clues as to what people ate long ago, have discovered that nuts and…
There are roughly 120 different species of Viburnum that occur in the northern hemisphere. Many species are important for environmental plantings and for ornamentals. The viburnums are part of the honeysuckle family. V. Americanum also goes by several other common names. Squaw bush and cramp bark are the most frequently used. Once you’ve smelled this sweetish-sour…
Armies have long used food as a weapon of war. Providing or withholding food during times of conflict can be just as potent as guns, bombs, and explosives. Control of food supplies during the war is important because wars disrupt the seasonal pattern of growing crops. This enables the ability to displace farming populations and…
The pleasure of food is the sensation of well-being that derives from the fulfillment of a natural instinct. Scientists involve two essential elements in food pleasure. They are the emotional and psychological tension created by the initial impulse or desire of that inner need. Thus, eating pleasure clearly corresponds with the two basic requirements of…
Food allergy has been recognized since the time of Hippocrates. People with adverse reactions to food can be difficult to evaluate because an overlap exists between true food allergy and other chemical ingredients. The incidence of food allergy is increasing in the industrialized world, raising questions about the interactive effects of environmental and genetic factors….
A food riot can be defined as any planned or spontaneous gathering that may begin peacefully but evolves into disorder. This often can lead to loss of control, violence, bodily harm, or property damage. Many understand and discuss “food disturbances” as the combination of either “food riots” and/or “food protests”. Food disturbances occur for obvious…
The origins of sunflower history begin with Native Americans domesticating the plant ~4000 years ago in North America. Through this process, it was transformed from a highly branched, many-headed plant with tiny seeds into an unbranched crop plant containing large oilseeds. Is the Sunflower Historically North America’s First Domesticates? Domestication of the sunflower shows origins in…
When researching what can almonds help with, it helps to start with a history. The Old Testament’s most significant reference to the almond is Aaron’s Rod. After the famous exodus from Egypt, the rods of the princess of Israel were placed in the Tabernacle. Of the dozen staff, only one sprouted: the almond. This staff…