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Egyptian Diet Secrets:
1. Cereals and breads were two most staple foods in Egypt. People used to add ingredients like egg, milk, butter, honey, salt, spices, dates, etc. to the dough of the bread in order to make them more nutritious as well as tasty.

2. For ancient Egyptians, vegetables were a must to include in the meals. Lentils, beans, green peas, chick peas, etc. were some of the protein-rich veggies consumed by them. Others include onion, garlic, leek and Egyptian lettuce.

3. Fish, poultry, meat, etc. were also very much common in the diet of Egyptians. Meat of duck, crane, goose, quail, chicken, etc. was enjoyed by them. Beef and pork were consumed occasionally. They used to boil, roast and season the fish for eating as and when desired.

4. Dates were the most popular fruit found in the country. People used to consume these in a large amount as they contain lots of protein and sugar. From dried dates to dates sweetened with honey, there had a number of choices. Some other fruits consumed by Egyptians are grapes, pomegranates, watermelon, Egyptian plums, peaches, olives, walnuts, and so on.

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