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Most meals weren't cooked, they were prepared, but when they were cooked, they were cooked in the "forecastle" of the ship. This is forwards the front and right off the deck on the same level.
In Medieval times, a good feudal lord shared the bounty of the land with the tenant. A good feudal lord also shared meals with the tenant.
Home cooked meals are healthier, fast food meals are usually not good for you.
Early Americans typically ate very plain meals. Many times these meals included fruits and vegetables along with very simply cooked meats.
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Yes, they washed very regularly including before and after meals. Washing was (and still is) connected with religious views about cleanliness.
Meals weren't cooked on ships in this time. There was too great a chance of the ship catching fire. The crew ate dried meat, water, and hard tack.