Did Greeks eat oatmeal?

Yes, but only really poor people. According to Britannica, while ancient Greeks and Romans knew that oats were edible, they didn’t generally consume them and instead fed them to animals and peasants ( 12 ).

Did Spartans eat healthily?

As stated above, the information on what and how the Spartans ate is quite contradictory. One claim seems to be that they generally ate less than what the rest of the population did, but even this is disputed.

Do Greeks eat eggs for breakfast?

While traditional ancient Greek breakfasts didn’t typically include eggs, today, you can find many Greek breakfast recipes that include eggs.

How do the Greeks drink coffee?

Many cooking blogs describe Greek coffee as being quite similar to Turkish coffee. It’s simply made by boiling fine-ground coffee in water and allowing the grounds to sink. As it’s quite bitter, many people add sugar and some drink it black with a cup of plain water on the side.