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Tomatoes were not poisonous in medieval times any more than they are today. Also people in Europe of those days had no idea what a tomato was, because they were New World plants and had never been introduced to Europe.
The story of tomatoes being poisonous comes from scientists realizing that they were of the nightshade group, all of which have poisons in the plant. Physicians became afraid of tomatoes and advised their patients not to eat them because they believed there might be long term effects of small amounts of poison in them. This was true well into the 20th century, even though certain regional cuisines relied heavily on tomatoes. My mother was advised not to eat tomatoes by her doctor in the 1920s. I can remember seeing a man on television (perhaps "I've got a Secret"), when I was a child, who claimed he was the first person ever to eat a tomato and live, which might have been true, if what he meant was that he the first person in his community in North Dakota to try one.
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Who would be considered members of the middle class in a medieval society?
Lower nobility, some clergy and most knights were considered to be members of the middle class in medieval society during the Middle Ages. Often, these people were richer than those classified as upper class.
During the Middle Ages Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because?
Corn and potatoes are native to the Americas. They didn't reach Europe until the 15th century.The same goes for tomatoes, chocolate and squash.
Did the Protestant Reformation occur during the middle ages or during the renaissance?
The Protestant Reformation is considered to have been begun in the early years of the 16th century by people like Martin Luther and John Calvin. A commonly given date for its beginning is 1517. This is usually considered to be well after the end of the Middle Age, as ending dates for the Middle Ages are most commonly reckoned to be 1453 or 1485.
Were vegteables sparse in the middle ages?
No, they grew and ate many vegetables and fruit. The only ones they didn't have were potatoes and tomatoes.
Is Pennsylvania in the New England Middle or Southern regions?
Pennsylvania was considered to be one of the middle colonies.
What was a servant during the Middle Ages that was often considered part of the land?
A Serf
Do too many tomatoes turn your skin orange?
No. Tomatoes are high in beta carotene, vitamins A and C + more like some, magnesium, selenium and others good stuff like lycopene which in studies reduces likelyhoods of certain cancer as well. Related to the family of Deadly Night Shade, a bush with small red berries ( POISONOUS) seen throughout North America all summer long. Tomatoes were thought to be poisonous themselves until the late to middle of the 14th century. Not popularized globally til long after. They will not kill you OR change your color. They are just good for you.
Which city was considered the cultural center of the middle colonies during the 1700s?
New York?
What do nobles eat in the middle ages?
food that they grew on their farm such as beats and tomatoes
Who would be considered members of the middle class in a medieval society?
Lower nobility, some clergy and most knights were considered to be members of the middle class in medieval society during the Middle Ages. Often, these people were richer than those classified as upper class.
What did the Middle ages eat?
eeldeerboarvarious birdsfishbeeflambmuttonvegetablesappleshoney as a sweetenerbreadsdoor micepheasantsporkNo potatoes, tomatoes, and chocolate
Is the almond shaped thingy in the middle of a peach good to eat?
The pit is poisonous.
What fish has one or two sharp poisonous spines on the middle of its tail?
stingray
During the Middle Ages Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because?
Corn and potatoes are native to the Americas. They didn't reach Europe until the 15th century.The same goes for tomatoes, chocolate and squash.
Widely recognized code of ethics and behavior considered appropriate for nobles during the High Middle Ages?
Chivalry code
Did the Protestant Reformation occur during the middle ages or during the renaissance?
The Protestant Reformation is considered to have been begun in the early years of the 16th century by people like Martin Luther and John Calvin. A commonly given date for its beginning is 1517. This is usually considered to be well after the end of the Middle Age, as ending dates for the Middle Ages are most commonly reckoned to be 1453 or 1485.
What was considered middle aged in the 1800s?
In the early 1800s, middle age was considered around 30 to 35. Thanks to the advancements in medicine and health, middle age is now considered to be around 50.
