What foods did Egyptian pharaohs eat?

In the morning, an Egyptian pharaoh would typically eat a small meal that consisted of bread and fruit at a low table in a courtyard. His wife left after breakfast to care for the children and prepare for a dinner party. read more

The pharaohs of Ancient Egypt ate a fat-heavy diet of meat, breads, produce, sweets and alcohol. One of the diet staples of the Egyptian pharaohs, goose, is up to 63 percent fat. Researchers speculate that this diet may be the reason so many mummified remains of pharaohs, priests and other high-level Egyptians show indications of heart disease. read more