![]() ![]() The meat was not as common among the masses as it was for the rich because of some religious taboos. The wine was a very important drink in medieval times because people believed it was medicinal children and adults consumed it according to the documentary “Food on the Table: The Battle Over Real Food. Since this type of food wouldn’t last for a long period of time, people had to catch fish quickly and cook them as soon as possible. This was mainly because there weren’t many ways to store them, so they were only available during the fishing season. Fishįish and shellfish were considered “poor man’s food” and were quite affordable even for the poorest medieval people. If a person lived where there were cows, they could make butter or cheese, but since that wasn’t the case for most poor people, they only got yogurt and other products. Although it wasn’t very tasty initially, it eventually became a staple for many people because it is so nutritious and has a high nutritional value that helps with recovery from diseases and injuries. The most important dairy product was milk. Some people ate sea snails during this time, but it was considered more for the rich. They are a very easy source of protein that can be obtained from the ocean more easily than from land food sources. Mollusks have been part of man’s diet since prehistory. Since medieval times, there have been many different forms of bread, such as white, whole wheat, or rye, each having its own nutritional value and taste. ![]()
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