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A staple food is a food that forms the basis of a traditional diet. [1] Staple foods vary from place to place, but are typically inexpensive starchy foods of vegetable origin that are high in food energy (Calories) and carbohydrate and that can be stored for use throughout the year. The staple food of a specific cuisine may commonly be served as part of every meal, and its name may be used synonymously with "food" in some contexts, such as the reference to "our daily bread" in the Lord's Prayer, and a common greeting of "Have you eaten rice?" denoting "How are you?" in certain cultures. Most staple foods derive either from cereals such as wheat, barley, rye, maize, or rice, or starchy root vegetables such as potatoes, yams, taro, and cassava.[2] Other staple foods include pulses (dried legumes), sago (derived from the pith of the sago palm tree), and fruits such as breadfruit and plantains.[3] Rice is most commonly eaten as cooked entire grains, but most other cereals are milled into flour or meal which is used to make bread; noodles or other pasta; and porridges and "mushes" such as polenta or mealie pap. Mashed root vegetables can be used to make similar porridge-like dishes, including poi and fufu. Pulses (particularly chickpeas) and starchy root vegetables, such as Canna, can also be made into flour. Although nutritious, staple foods generally do not by themselves provide a full range of nutrients, so other foods need to be added to the diet to prevent malnutrition.[1] For example, the deficiency disease pellagra is associated with a diet consisting primarily of maize, and beriberi with a diet of white (i.e., refined) rice.[4]
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1. Oh honey, honey: The Many Uses of Honey
October 01, 2008
Many people have fond childhood memories of teatime; of bread laden down with butter and dripping in honey. This sweet food stuff is a natural sweetener with an indefinite shelf-life, and therefore has been a staple food for many thousands of years. It is hard to say when honey was first used by humans but it has most definitely been in use since the time when written records began, in approximately 2100BC; it has been mentioned in the Sumarian and Babylonian writings, the Hittite code. However it is likely that it has been used by humans for a much longer time, as cave paintings foun... (read more)
Author: Isla Campbell
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2. Learn About Japanese Skincare
September 29, 2008
Researchers have recently evaluated a Japanese skincare solution called Wakame kelp. Apparently, it was used historically by women to "preserve" their beauty and by men to soothe sunburns. Now, we know why it works.
Wakame was introduced to the United States relatively recently. It's a staple food in Asia, but only began to appear in health food stores and markets around the world in the last twenty years.
The kelp grows wild and is widely cultivated throughout Japan and Korea. Researchers have evaluated the components of the seaweed and found that it is quite nourishing.
The Ja... (read more)
Author: Laurel Levine
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3. Shrimp And Grits: The History And Recipes
September 09, 2008
Over several decades, shrimp and grits has been an important staple in the diet of those in and around Charleston, south Carolina. During the shrimping season, which is from May until December, shrimp and grits is a very common breakfast dish of the coastal fishing communities.
Over the past few years, the popular dish has made its way into diners and expensive restaurants as a meal regularly dressed up and served at any time of day. Restaurants compete amongst themselves by varying the dish while retaining the basic taste and charm of the shrimp & grits recipe. Most commonly served as a si... (read more)
Author: Bridget Nelson
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4. Basic Ingredients For Italian Recipes
September 08, 2008
So you decided you're going to start doing some more Italian cooking. You found a great database of Italian recipes and you're excited about wading into the world of pasta, pesto and parmagiana.
It would be helpful to have on hand some staple ingredients that are found in a lot of Italian cooking. That way, you'll be able to get your fix of Italian food any day, without extensive grocery shopping. Let's look at some of them!
Garlic: It may sound like a cliché, but this humble bulb has a place in just about all-Italian cooking. Keep it in a cool, dry place such as a root cellar or pan... (read more)
Author: Andrew Krause
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5. Premier Source For Wholesale Flour
September 03, 2008
Flour would probably rank as one of the most important food ingredient in the planet. Bread being a staple in most Western countries, and flour being bread's main ingredient, it is no wonder that when flour prices go up it is tantamount to food prices going up. Perhaps, it is a gross understatement, then, if we say, that flour availability is a concern in most countries.
Flour is probably most important for bakers who use this as a tool of their trade. Without it being too literal, flour is a baker's bread and butter. Bakers get their flours wholesale because this contributes to the... (read more)
Author: jizmack baraceros
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6. The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
August 26, 2008
When asked to think of a tropical setting, many people think about palm trees, sandy beaches, pina coladas, fresh coconut milk sipped straight from the coconut, and of course, happy islanders.
The tree of life in tropical settings has always been the coconut tree, which provided food, drink and fuel to islanders for thousands of years. It was a necessary staple to their survival.
Study after study found that the happy islanders had more going for their health than we did as Americans. Their rates of cancer, diabetes, and degenerative diseases are nowhere near ours in the United State... (read more)
Author: Susan Teton Campbell
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