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What Did The Founding Fathers Eat? Colonial Foods That Shaped America

What Did The Founding Fathers Eat? Colonial Foods That Shaped America

What did they eat in 1776? George Washington entertained guests with elegant roasts. Ordinary families lived on beans, bread, and salted fish. As America celebrates 250 years of Independence, take a delicious step back in time and discover what our nation's founders were really eating.

Robert SpeyerJuly 3, 2026|Articles, Culture, Culture History, Food Culture, Food History, Food Spotlight, Food Spotlight, Historical Dining|0 Comments

History of Dietary Fiber: Why Our Ancestors Got More Than We Do

History of Dietary Fiber: Why Our Ancestors Got More Than We Do

Fiber is everywhere: cereals, bars, supplements, and even social media trends like #fibermaxxing. But surprisingly, our ancestors were probably getting more fiber than we are and never thought about it. So, when did fiber become a thing?