[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":51},["ShallowReactive",2],{"trivia-samurai-diet":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":13,"description":14,"extension":15,"facts":16,"meta":32,"navigation":33,"og_fact":34,"path":35,"related_terms":36,"seo":43,"stem":44,"tags":45,"__hash__":50},"trivia_en/en/trivia/samurai-diet.md","Samurai's Surprising Plate",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":9},"minimark",[],{"title":10,"searchDepth":11,"depth":11,"links":12},"",2,[],"food","Discover the hidden truths about the samurai diet, from their plant-based meals to their reliance on fermented foods and diverse grains.","md",[17,20,23,26,29],{"headline":18,"detail":19},"Mostly Plant-Powered Warriors","Contrary to common warrior stereotypes, samurai diets were often largely plant-based. Influenced by Zen Buddhism, they consumed ample vegetables, grains, and legumes.",{"headline":21,"detail":22},"Beyond White Rice","While rice was important, many samurai, especially lower ranks, supplemented or replaced it with millet, barley, and wheat. White rice was often a luxury.",{"headline":24,"detail":25},"Fermented Superfoods Were Key","Miso, natto, and pickled vegetables (tsukemono) were staples. These fermented foods provided crucial nutrients, enhanced digestion, and offered long-lasting sustenance.",{"headline":27,"detail":28},"Fish, Not Just Game","Though game hunting occurred, fish was a more common and accessible protein source for many samurai, particularly those near coastal regions or rivers. Red meat was less frequent.",{"headline":30,"detail":31},"Sugar Was a Rare Treat","Unlike modern diets, sugar was an expensive luxury. Samurai rarely consumed sweets, reserving them for special occasions or as medicinal ingredients, not daily indulgence.",{},true,"Samurai weren't all about meat and white rice! Their diet was surprisingly plant-heavy, rich in fermented foods & other grains.","/en/trivia/samurai-diet",[37,38,39,40,41,42],"Bushido","Zen Buddhism","Miso","Natto","Tsukemono","Shogun",{"title":5,"description":14},"en/trivia/samurai-diet",[46,47,48,49],"Sengoku","Edo","Lifestyle","Philosophy","gdzvnYkENVkwDyzMt-6zQ0otJTURYYXKD8Q-nRmFmv8",1777612659841]