Everyone knows the stories and legends about the great, mighty Russian strongmen, who in ancient times were called heroes.
There is irrefutable evidence that the images of the heroes were copied from the then real-life brave men who had remarkable strength.
But how did the heroes always manage to keep themselves in shape? This article will focus on the nutrition of Russian heroes.
Let's start by remembering one of the key ingredients in a healthy diet - vegetables. The only problem is that about 800-900 years ago you will not find cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, or most other sources of carbohydrates familiar to modern man in the gardens. The most popular vegetable of those times was radish, although then it was slightly sweeter than modern and reached much larger sizes (some fruits weighed up to 12 kilograms). Turnip was also in use, from which a large variety of dishes were prepared.
Another important attribute of any balanced diet is grains and legumes. In the absence of semolina and oat flakes, the heroes at that time were forced to eat porridge made from whole grain oats, which took more than an hour to cook. As it is now, in ancient times, butter was added to porridge to give it a creamier and more pleasant taste.
Of course, proteins are the main ingredient in muscle growth. Therefore, fish and meat have become the main treats of Russian heroes. From meat they ate mainly game or poultry, although this did not happen as often as we would like. A much more popular dish was dried fish, which was extremely convenient to transport and eat on the road.
Due to the fact that agriculture and agriculture were still not at a very high level, "gifts of the forest" were very popular among the entire population of Russia, including princes and tsars. Mushrooms, berries and various herbs were not only nutritious and healthy, but also tasted very good. Moreover, it was not necessary to spend a lot of time to find them. Then nature was still untouched by man, and most of the forests were dotted with myceliums and berry bushes.
Among the drinks that the heroes drank, one can single out water, kvass and jelly. At that time no one had even heard of the existence of coffee or tea, but jelly was quite popular. True, he looked a little different. It was a thick mass that was eaten with a spoon, like modern jelly.
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