British food is the worst in the world

Thank you, brian_eggleston, for starting this awesome debate.I'm sure it will be very fun.The Proposition has not listed what separates a bad food from a good food. On what basis can you claim that Britain has the worst food?To have "good food", you need several elements. Taste Presentation Healthiness With this criteria in mind, I will prove that British food is not the worst in the world.Furthermore, on a more semantic note, any food that belongs in Britain is technically "British food."As a result, all the foods we love in our country can be found in Britain and are not the worst foods.However, I am sure this is not what the Proposition intended for, so I will debate against "Traditional British food is the worst in the world."RefutationsMy opponent has listed various kinds of British foods. However, many of the sources he displays simply show a recipe. The actual meal is not displayed, and it is difficult to judge the taste simply by a recipe or a picture.But, one thing is for certain. Many of these foods are extrely healthy. British food has traditionally been based on beef, lamb, pork, chicken and fish and generally served with potatoes and one other vegetable [1]. As you can see, some of the dishes are served with onions. Onion is effective against many bacteria including Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella, and E. coli. Onions contain a number of sulfides similar to those found in garlic which may lower blood lipids and blood pressure. The World Health Organization (WHO) supports the use of onions for the treatment of poor appetite and to prevent atherosclerosis. In addition, onion extracts are recognized by WHO for providing relief in the treatment of coughs and colds, asthma and bronchitis. Onion extracts, rich in a variety of sulfides, provide some protection against tumor growth [2]. The potato is a critical part of the British meal and very healthy for these reasons [3]: Has just 110 calories Has nearly half your Daily Value of vitamin C (45%) Is one of the best sources of potassium (614 mg) and fiber (2 g) in the produce section. Is naturally fat-free and sodium-free A serving of lamb kidneys contains 15.74 g of protein, which is about 31 percent of the daily value for protein. It also has 2.95 g of fat, or 5 percent of the daily value for fat. The carbohydrate content in a serving of lamb kidneys is 0.2 g, which is less than 1 percent of the daily value for carbohydrates [4].Tripe is another part of the Brit's meal. Based on a daily 2,000 calorie diet, here are the percent values [5]. Calcium 81 mg 8% Protein 12g 23% Total Carbohydrates 2g 0% Phosphorus 66 mg 6% Selenium 11.8 mcg 16% Vitamin B12 0.72 mcg 12% Adding onto tripe, famous chef Gordon Ramsey recommends this dish [7] (apologies for jumping out of order on the soruces). Pigeon, also known as squab, is extremely healthy. Due to the largeness of the health benefits, simply go to this source and you will learn how useful the pigeon is [6].Truly, British foods have been proved by the Opposition to be healthy. The Proposition has yet to prove how "disgusting," "distasteful," or "ugly" these dishes are.ArgumentsMy opponent has shown the supposedly negative side of British cuisine. However, one must examine the good foods of Britain before one can say this country has the worst food."The most common and typical foods eaten in Britain include the sandwich, fish and chips, pies like the cornish pasty, trifle and roast dinners [1]." INTERESTING FACT: 1762: The sandwich was invented in England. There is a small town named Sandwich in the south of England. John Montagu, the Earl of Sandwich invented a small meal that could be eaten with one hand while he continued his nonstop gambling [8]. Most popular, traditional foods----------------------------------1. Roast beef served with Yorkshire puddinghttp://images.media-allrecipes.com...This is England's traditional Sunday lunch, which is a family affair. The Yorkshire pudding is not usually eaten as a dessert like other puddings but instead as part of the main course or as a starter. "Very Yummy!" "...the yorkshire pudding was a 5 [star].""The flavors are great together.""Excellent, especially the Yorkshire puds.""I made this for my girlfriend after we had just gotten back from England. She said it's the best thing I've ever made!"http://allrecipes.com...2. Fish and Chipshttp://travelinguk.files.wordpress.com...Fish (cod, haddock, huss, plaice) deep fried in flour batter with chips (fried potatoes) dressed in malt vinegar. This is England's traditional "to-go" food."The batter for the fish is just about perfect. Flavorful, puffy yet crisp, and browns perfectly. As with most AB recipes, this is easy to make & tastes great!""A classic! This is hands down, one of our favorite delicious fish recipes. Thanks for sharing.""The fish was very tasty."http://www.foodnetwork.com...3. Shepherd's Piehttp://www.bbc.co.uk...Made with minced lamb and vegetables topped with mashed potato."AMAZING!""Awesome recipe! I would definitely use fresh herbs. We will be making this again.""This was delicious; the whole family loved it!"http://www.foodnetwork.com...Desserts----------1. Triflehttp://img4.southernliving.com...Made with layers of sponge cake alternated with custard, jam or fruit and Whipped Cream. Sometimes alcohol-soaked sponge cake is used. "This turned out to be absolutely delicious.""I took this trifle to my daughter's preschool for a Mother's Day party and everyone loved it!""This is a hit wherever I take it.""What a great cool summer dessert!"http://allrecipes.com...2. Apple crumblehttp://www.foodireland.com...Often served with thick cream, ice cream or custard. "Absolutely yummy!""This recipe was SCRUMPTIOUS...""Delicious!"http://www.foodnetwork.com...The True, Horrible FoodsBaby Mice Wine (China/Korea)Baby mice wine is a traditional Chinese and Korean "health tonic," which apparently tastes like raw gasoline. Little mice, eyes still closed, are plucked from the embrace of their loving mothers and stuffed (while still alive) into a bottle of rice wine. http://cdn-i.dmdentertainment.com...Balut (Phillippines)Balut are duck eggs that have been incubated until the fetus is all feathery and beaky, and then boiled alive. The bones give the eggs a uniquely crunchy texture. http://cdn-i.dmdentertainment.com...Casu Marzu (Italy)Casu Marzu is a sheep' milk cheese that has been deliberately infested by a Piophila casei, the "cheese fly." Its translucent larvae are able to jump about 6 inches into the air, making this the only cheese that requires eye protection while eating. The taste is strong enough to burn the tongue, and the larvae themselves pass through the stomach undigested, sometimes surviving long enough to breed in the intestine, where they attempt to bore through the walls, causing vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Sources:1. http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk...2. http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info...3. http://www.healthypotato.com...4. http://www.livestrong.com...5. http://www.squidoo.com...6. http://genuineaid.com...7. http://www.express.co.uk... is back on the menu8. http://en.wikipedia.org...