When you think about all the history of ancient Egypt the first thing that comes to mind is the pyramids, the temples and of course the River Nile.
Not many people are aware of what the typical diet for ancient Egyptians was; however, bread made with barley was a staple food, and the Egyptians have been credited as being the first people to brew beer.
The farmers would use the fertile soil at the side of the banks of the River Nile to grow beans and other green vegetables.
It is known that even today Egyptians love to have fresh fruit and vegetables with poultry and fish with a cup of tea.
A rich Egyptian in ancient times would have a more varied diet with protein in the form of pigeon, geese, beef, and crane, plus of course the best in fresh fruit and vegetables.
Today, modern Egyptians choose to eat meals that are less exotic, but considered nutritious; their meat is grilled, roasted or minced and served with a salad or vegetables.
If you disembark from your Nile cruise ship and you choose to eat at one of the many restaurants, look for the shish kabob which is normally served on skewers at the side of a leafy salad.
Bread will be available; normally it would be Pitta bread, served hot with hummus or another type of dipping sauce.
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