Today I was learning about how the polynesians managed to navigate islands without using productive and modern technology at the time. It is so fascinating and quite ingenious what our ancestors have done. Not only did I learn about that, I also had the chance to add these food items onto my blog (we'll talk about that one later). We basically had to find food for voyaging with the polynesians.
I enjoyed watching the video because it had so much information on how they used some pretty amazing tricks just from the mental mind.
I found it challenging to find food for my voyaging journey because It all depends on what is going to keep you alive and full for the rest of the time. It also depends on what is taken from the islands, too.
My digital learning object shows that I am a smart blogger.
Next time I would research a little bit about the food before adding any on my list.
Do you know how the polynesian navigators navigated islands?
I would (recommend) having these 10 food items on the voyage:
1. Water (of course)
Who doesn't want to go thirsty? Not me...
2. Coconuts.
Well, they are great in fibres and is filled with nutrients, you can also drain fish blood into the coconut shells. The voyagers believed that it avoided dehydration along the journey. And was especially tasty. So this can be substitute water.
3. Bananas.
I would take these because they are very healthy (and they are sweet) for you. Just don't eat them all at once.
4. Harakeke seeds
Polynesians knew that the seeds in the Harakeke (flax plant) had edible seeds that are full of saturated fats, antioxidants and vitamins. They also lower chances of dangerous diseases (cancer, heart diseases etc).
5. Rice
rice is known to be full of fibre and can fill you up for the rest of the journey.
6. Dried nuts
You can take these healthy snacks as they can last longer and can be portable in a small container.
7. Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate is light and can be stored easily in small containers.
8. Pasta
This can be a light food and might be a tasty treat for dinner.
9. Ginger biscuits
They can help you with motion sickness and nausea along the way.
10. Kumara
Kumara have great source of vitamins and can be cooked with anything (well, almost everything.
Mōrena Ruby-Rhain
ReplyDeleteWOW! You have put a lot of thought and effort into this post and you were also able to come up with some great ideas of what foods you should bring along on a sea voyage with you. I like how you have included reasons why you decided to choose those food to bring with you out to sea.
I noticed that you said you would bring harakeke seeds with you on the sea voyage, what an awesome idea! It will definitely help to keep you healthy while out at sea!
I saw that you added a photo to your blog post, good job, I think that photos really help the readers to connect with your writing.
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Charlotte
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