Imagine this. It's the year 1621, after the Pilgrim's first harvest. The feast which people often refer to as "The First Thanksgiving" is about to commence. The Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians are excitedly finding their places at the overcrowded, bountiful table.
There is tremendous energy and lighthearted conversation about the turkey that got away. Squanto turns to the hungry Pilgrim next to him and politely asks, "Do you have any idea how many grams of fiber are in this delicious meal?" The Pilgrim, intrigued by the health conscious attitude of his Native American guest, begins to analyze the meal.
The following is the historical accounting of fiber (per serving) on that Thanksgiving Day:
Pumpkin Apple Soup - 6 grams
Harvest Muffins - 5 grams
Butternut Squash and Gorgonzola Gallet (okay, maybe there wasn't any gorgonzola) - 7.5 grams
Skillet cranberries - 4 grams
Chestnut Stuffing for Turkey - 1.9 grams
Lima beans - 5 grams
Fermenty (A wheat pudding on the order of an Indian Pudding) - 3.7 grams
It is evident these folks consumed a healthy, fiber-rich meal. They obviously knew they needed 25-35 grams of daily fiber. But could it be they were more likely concerned about the plague and pox?
A very Happy High Fiber Holiday To You and Yours!
by Stephanie Shank
High-Fiber-Health
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