History of All Human Staple Foods

History of All Human Staple Foods

Welcome to our YouTube channel! In this video, we delve into the fascinating history of staple crops that have shaped civilizations and transformed agriculture worldwide.

From the humble potato to the versatile sweet potato, and from the ancient grain sorghum to the ubiquitous wheat and rice, we explore the origins, domestication, and spread of these essential crops. Discover how maize and cassava became staples in the Americas, while soybean found its way from East Asia to every corner of the globe.

Join us as we uncover the rich history of plant domestication, agricultural practices, and the critical role these crops play in food security and cultural heritage. From the dawn of civilization to the modern era, staple crops have been at the heart of human survival and prosperity.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this journey through time and space as we explore the fascinating world of staple crops and their impact on our lives. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful content on food history, agriculture, and beyond!
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[UmQasaann]

Corn, beans, squash, chili, tomato, potato, vanilla and cacao originated in the Americas.

[meertin]

Oh, the irony of a channel named "The Art of Being Human" being AI-generated.

[twiggyjali]

big thank you to peru ❤ i love potatoes, where would we be without you ❤

[Deeplycloseted]

Farming allowed food surplus, and allowed one person labor to feed many. This freed up other people to do other things, like make tools, create written language, study mathematics, textile production, write music, create artwork……basically ALL human culture. All of our technology and advancement is based around keeping everyone fed.

[Ukitsu]

28:57 It's not a puzzle anymore. In 2023 (IIRC) human DNA was found that proves a small group of Polynesians got to the north of South America and back, at least once.

[erictaylor]

The difference between a plant being edible and a plant being tasty are not the same thing.
I have had wilderness survival training and there are a great many plants in the forest that you can eat, but most you would eat only if you had nothing else.

[MonkeyPooFlingers]

Kinda sad/funny/ironic that a channel named "The Art of Being Human" seems to use AI for everything....

[peterinbrat]

Also:

Chia
Plantain
Yam
Rye
Barley
Oats
Buckwheat
Taro
Amaranth
Lentils
Beans

[Mermeisha]

I love watching videos like this while I clean and tend to my kitchen

[NeutronDecay]

I always wonder how people figured out the nixtamalization process

[KingofGeo]

Fun fact, Staples are not a staple food and eating them will result in an awkward conversation with your Doctor after an even more awkward MRI...

[kaesestink]

surpisingly thorough research. a very informative and up to date video.

[sojugon]

Scientist part of the brain: Rice likely came from China
European part of the brain: lets just call it JAPONica, ITS ALL THE SAME ANYWAYS

[dmc]

As long as you get your heart rate above 120 bpm for *at least* 30 minutes a day....

... you can put your bacon on top of your peanut butter, on top of your banana spread...

.. and then put more bacon and peanut butter on the bottom.

Edit: drink water.

[kimberlyperrotis]

In the Irish Potato Famine, the US sent enough corn/maize meal to keep the country alive. But, tragically, the Irish would not eat it. They were only familiar with this grain for animal feed, and couldn’t believe that humans could eat it, a tragic, fatal paradigm. But, it’s always been widely eaten by us humans here in the Americas, both indigenous and immigrant people. It’s a staple food in Africa now, it’s even part of the Kwanza African celebration, which surprised me, it being a New World crop.

[kuunda]

I want to find this interesting, but I fell asleep watching this.

[Urfavigbo]

African domestication of rice was an independent event. African rice is its own variety and not a hybrid of Asian rice. For one, why would rice skip over East Africa and be limited to West africa if it's from Asia?

[mathoskualawa]

This is missing the staples of taro and breadfruit.

[wannacashmeoutside]

Anyone else find it a little mind boggling that potatoes have only been a staple of European diets for about 500 years.

[andybettistube]

Why add the irritating background music? It drove me away.