Historian reveals the fifth-century diet fit for a saint

SAINT Patrick might not have had it easy when he was shipped to Ireland as a slave, but at least the food was not bad.

Food and culinary historian Regina Sexton of University College Cork has been able to recreate the diet available in fifth-century Ireland.

“It is safe to say that obesity was not a problem in those days and the fare was seasonal, wholesome and modest by today’s standards,” said Ms Sexton.