Diet of Ancient Greece Flashcards
How many meals did the Greeks have a day?
The Greeks had three meals a day
What did the Greeks have for Breakfast?
Their breakfast consists of barley bread dipped in wine sometimes complemented by figs or olives
When did the Greeks have Lunch?
Lunch was around noon or early afternoon
For the Greeks which meals was the most important meal?
Dinner
When did the Greeks eat dinner?
Nightfall
When did the Greeks eat breakfast?
Breakfast was eaten just after sunrise
Because the Greeks did not know sugar what did they use as a sweetener?
Natural Honey
What was the main meal of the day for Greeks?
Supper
What did the Greeks dip in wine?
Bread
What did the Greeks have for Lunch?
Lunch was again bread dipped in wine along with some olives, figs, cheese or dried fish.
When was Supper eaten?
It was eaten near sunset
What did the Greeks eat for Lunch?
It consisted of vegetables, fruit, fish, and possibly honey cakes.
