Our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants, study suggests

日本 ニュース ニュース

Our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants, study suggests
日本 最新ニュース,日本 見出し
  • 📰 Glasgow_Times
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 62 sec. here
  • 3 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 28%
  • Publisher: 59%

The researchers hope their study will highlight the potential for including more seaweeds and other local freshwater plants in our diets today.

In recent years, seaweed may have gained a reputation for being a superfood, but new research suggests our European ancestors ate the nutrient-rich plant for thousands of years.

The researchers hope their study will highlight the potential for including more seaweeds and other local freshwater plants in our diets today – helping Europeans to become healthier and more sustainable. “Our study also highlights the potential for rediscovery of alternative, local, sustainable food resources that may contribute to addressing the negative health and environmental effects of over-dependence on a small number of mass-produced agricultural products that is a dominant feature of much of today’s western diet, and indeed the global long-distance food supply more generally.”

There are historical accounts related to the collection of seaweed in Iceland, Brittany and Ireland dating to the 10th Century, while sea kale is mentioned by Pliny as a sailor’s anti-scurvy remedy.Sea kale was used as a sailor’s remedy for scurvy Led by archaeologists from the universities of Glasgow and York, researchers examined molecules extracted from the calcified dental plaque of 74 people from 28 archaeological sites across Europe, from north Scotland to southern Spain.

There are some 10,000 different species of seaweeds in the world, yet only 145 species are eaten today, principally in Asia.

このニュースをすぐに読めるように要約しました。ニュースに興味がある場合は、ここで全文を読むことができます。 続きを読む:

Glasgow_Times /  🏆 76. in UK

日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し

Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。

European Authority Calls For Stricter ESG Risk Rules For BanksEuropean Authority Calls For Stricter ESG Risk Rules For BanksNew recommendations from the European Banking Authority would require banks to focus on environmental and social risks.
続きを読む »

9 European destinations that are still hot if you want autumn sun9 European destinations that are still hot if you want autumn sunFancy escaping the British chill for the half term break?
続きを読む »

Euro 2024: Which teams have qualified for the European Championship?Euro 2024: Which teams have qualified for the European Championship?Euro 2024 is being hosted in Germany and teams are booking their place in the prestigious international tournament.
続きを読む »

9 European destinations that are still hot if you want autumn sun9 European destinations that are still hot if you want autumn sunFancy escaping the British chill for the half term break?
続きを読む »

Quaint European capital is ultimate cheap city break costing £100pp for entire weekendQuaint European capital is ultimate cheap city break costing £100pp for entire weekendTHERE’S a quaint city in Eastern Europe where you can holiday for two nights without spending more than £100 – and this time of year is even the best time to visit. That price includes …
続きを読む »



Render Time: 2025-04-03 10:54:51