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Old Sewer Pits Reveal Ancestors' Varied Diet Was Not Bland
Archeobotanist Merit Hondelink’s research into waste pits shows that early modern Dutch diets were varied and flavorful, contrary to historical menus suggesting monotony. Her analysis of plant remains reveals consumption of fruits, vegetables, spices, and meats, indicating locals ate seasonally and locally without significant nutritional deficiencies.
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