What grains did the ancient Israelites grow?

The main crops were wheat, barley, legumes, figs, grapes and olives. Because most river valleys in the region were unsuited for irrigation on a large scale, farmers were dependent on rain.

What foods did they eat in the Bible?

Along with bread, fish, meat, olives, grapes, and other fruits and vegetables, dairy products were important foods of the Bible. They provided great variety and significant nutrition to the ancient world. Fresh, raw products from grass-fed cows, sheep, and goats constituted the dairy portion of the biblical diet.

What kind of food did the ancient Israelites eat?

The daily diet of the ordinary ancient Israelite was mainly one of bread, cooked grains and legumes. Bread was eaten with every meal. Vegetables played a smaller, but significant role in the diet. The Israelites drank goat and sheep’s milk when it was available in the spring and summer, and ate butter and cheese.

Are there any books about the ancient Hebrew diet?

Some diet books, such as “The Jerusalem Diet” by Judith Besserman and Emily Budick, and “The Life Transforming Diet” by David Zulberg, claim that following a diet closer to the ancient Hebrew diet may be beneficial for weight loss and health.

What was life like for the ancient Israelites?

The free eBook Life in the Ancient World guides you through craft centers in ancient Jerusalem, family structure across Israel and articles on ancient practices—from dining to makeup—across the Mediterranean world. Biblical Bread: Baking Like the Ancient Israelites by Cynthia Shafer-Elliott

What foods were allowed in the Jewish diet?

Dietary Laws. Jewish dietary laws allow the consumption of fruits, vegetables and grains as long as they’re free of bugs or worms. As for meat, only certain animals can be eaten and they must be butchered a certain way and drained of blood. If an animal is sick, any milk or eggs coming from this animal are forbidden.