FA wrote: On Columbus' voyages of discovery, two men were responsible for the victuals, or food provisions, onboard. One of these men was a young Italian merchant named Amerigo Vespucci. It is believed that loading the ship with fruits, vegetables and meats of the pickled variety may have helped the sailors ward off the deadly scurvy. my comment: Scurvy is another name for a Deficiency Vitamin C; found in fresh fruits and other produce; esp. Lemons/Limes.
FA wrote: On Columbus' voyages of discovery, two men were responsible for the victuals, or food provisions, onboard. One of these men was a young Italian merchant named Amerigo Vespucci. It is believed that loading the ship with fruits, vegetables and meats of the pickled variety may have helped the sailors ward off the deadly scurvy. my comment: Scurvy is another name for a Deficiency Vitamin C; found in fresh fruits and other produce; esp. Lemons/Limes.