Bible foodSince the earliest days of the Israelites, sour or curdled milk (or curds) was mixed with honey, flavored with dates, raisins, grapes or other fruits or nuts. Those curds, many Bible scholars believe, were what we now call yogurt. Tradition says[...]Barley from Deuteronomy 8:8- (Found September 17, 2008 ) The Bible is filled with reference to barley, which is among the earliest known and most nourishing grains ever to be cultivated. In fact, some scholars say The Feast of Unleavened Bread was an ancient barley harvest festival that became the celebration of the Passover.Bible history experts say that barley was not as valuable as wheat. But it was the staple food of the masses and as such was a prominent feature of the early Israelites. Nevertheless, the fact that barley is mentioned so...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/barley-from-deuteronomy-.html Apple benefits, the science- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Some people just have to smell an apple to get the benefit. Scientists at the prestigious Yale University's Psychophysiology Center discovered that the scent of spiced apples produces a calming effect which helps to lower blood pressure. Researchers have noted that apple eaters also suffered far fewer stress-related illnesses.Whole apples (as opposed to just the juice) are great for dieters. The rise in blood glucose levels that occurs when you eat an apple makes you feel fuller.In...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/apple-benefits-the-science.html Apples - Song of Solomon- (Found September 17, 2008 ) No biblical food is more famous and none has gotten a worse reputation than the apple - despite the fact that Adam and Eve probably didn't even see an apple, much less munch on one.The Bible never says exactly what fruit the serpent used to tempt Eve in the Garden of Eden. Tradition holds that it was an apple, but many scholars who have studied the botany of the Bible think it was more likely an apricot - maybe even a citron, an orange or a quince, a central Asian fruit that resembles a...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/apples-song-of-solomon.html Legumes from 2 Samuel 17:28, 29- (Found September 17, 2008 ) As reported in the Book of Samuel, beans were among the highly nutritious foods sent to feed King David's hungry army and restore their strength for the hard times ahead. But hwy might beans have been so importantWe now know that beans are absolutely packed with soluble fiber, which helps lower LDL and reduces blood pressure. That same fiber also helps keep blood sugar levels stable, stave's off hunger and has even been shown to reduce the insulin requirements of people suffering from...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/legumes-from-samuel-.html Leeks- September 17, 2008 Leeks are also mentioned in the Book of Numbers, as a milder, sweeter version of the onion. In cooking, the leek is extremely versatile when used to flavor other dishes or as a food by itself. It has a more delicate flavor than garlic or onions and forms the basis of many traditional dishes that originated in ancient Israel and neighboring lands.A favorite dish in biblical times - and still popular in present day Middle East - was a kind or porridge made from the white bulb of the leek,...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/leeks.html Wheat fiber effects- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Wheat germ ranks up there for its all-encompassing nutritional value. A cup packs 5 grams of fiber, as well as B vitamins, iron, magnesium and zinc. It's also rich in chromium, manganese and vitamin E. Whole wheat bread contains triple the fiber found in white bread and is much richer in magnesium and vitamin B.Wheat bran's high fiber content is one of the richest dietary sources of insoluble fiber known. Nothing quite matches the power of this fiber in keeping wastes moving...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/wheat-fiber-effects.html Wine - 1 Timothy 5:23- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Making wine from grapes is one of the most ancient arts and the beverage of choice in the Bible. According to Genesis, one of the first things Noah did after the Flood was plant a vineyard to he could make wine.Researchers are now rediscovering what the physicians of the Bible knew centuries ago. In moderation, wine has a profound impact on our health and healing. Just a single glass of wine a day may be enough to raise the good cholesterol by 7% and help the body put up a barrier to a...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/wine--timothy-.html Wheat - Jeremiah 41:8- (Found September 17, 2008 ) For the people of the Bible, wheat was a great food treasure. It was a staple at most every meal. In addition, wheat could make the difference between life and death because of its nutritional value and the protection it offered against a host of disabling, often deadly, disorders and diseases.Wheat was the "staff of life." Because it was such an important part of everyday survival it became an important religious symbol for both Jews and Christians. An abundant harvest was a blessing from.http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/wheat-jeremiah-.html Onions and blood cholesterol- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Modern herbalists recommend onion syrup as an expectorant (it helps eliminate mucus from the respiratory tract). Onions are also believed to be diuretic and to reduce high blood pressure.Onions also have a profound effect on blood cholesterol by raising the good and lowering the bad. In fact, Dr. Victor Gurewich, a professor of medicine at Tufts University, has made a careful study of cardiovascular disease and onions and simply advises: "Eat onions."The therapeutic components in onions...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/onions-and-blood-cholesterol.html Onions - Numbers 11:5- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Like its cousin, garlic, the onion is noted as a cure-all. And the folk healers hold it in high regard as far back as 6,000 years ago or more.Although onion was only mentioned once in the Bible, it was within a list of foods with the best healing properties. Hence, its inclusion here.Onions were considered such an important source of energy and endurance, wrote Herodotus, the Greek historian, that the Egyptian pharaohs spent nine tons of gold for onions to feed the slaves and laborers who...http://biblefood.findjunkfood.com/onions-numbers-.html |