Forget burgers, fries, and pizza. The ancient Greeks knew how to eat healthily.
We have all heard of the benefits of a Mediterranean diet—but it amused me to find out how far back this goes. What did people in antiquity eat?
The Ancient Greeks were not big eaters like the Romans. In fact they mocked the Persians, who were very much into gastronomy, and considered them gluttons. They believed eating was for the delectation of the palate, not for overfilling the stomach.
They ate a great variety of foods, but in small quantities. Most frugal were the Spartans, who on a daily basis subsided on a cup of MelasZomos (black broth, made with pork, salt, vinegar and blood) and a piece of bread, and for special occasions ate boiled pork, accompanied by pies and wine.
For the rest breakfast, Akratisma, was very light, consisting of barley bread dipped in wine, with a few olives and figs—often accompanied by a drink called
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beetleypete 
In my opinion in ancient times they had some delicious dishes. But you had to be in the right class of community. xx Michael
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Yes, it was best not to be poor in ancient times.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I always like learning how people lived in antiquity. Rome and Greece are of particular interest.
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Me too. I have only been to Rome once, but have visited quite a few places in Greece.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’d be forever grateful for the chance to be served a Greek pi.
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Ouch! 🙂 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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