"notbob" > wrote in message
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> On 2011-07-10, Miche > wrote:
>
>> Captain Cook was the one who discovered the link between citrus fruit
>> and a healthy crew.
>
> Limes and lime juice happened to be easier than most alternatives to
> preserve at sea. Many other fruits and veggies are actually higher in
> vitamin C. Cabbage is one example.
>
And Captain Cook's ship carried a lot of sauerkraut.
Graham