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The diet of ancient Syrians was very similar to the modern Mediterranean diet

Isotopic studies show that people in ancient Syria ate mostly grains, grapes, olives, and small amounts of milk and meat. If this sounds familiar, it is actually the “Mediterranean diet” recommended by many scientists today. And it’s widely thought to be one of the healthiest diets we have. (a) Map of the Eastern Mediterranean showing… Read More »