Feasting Pharaohs
Because, as was the case with the ancient Egyptians, the pharaohs and their families were actually obese and gravely ill. They would consume excessive amounts of wine, sweets, fatty meats, and a variety of other artery-clogging items on any given day. This was such an issue that ancient doctors were already warning people about the health and well-being risks of being this overweight.
Feasting Pharaohs
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Crash Diet
Despite the fact that the royals spent the most of their time eating, they were highly concerned about their weight. To counteract this, they would fast three days a month and take a laxative containing castor oil. This was something that was almost written down on their calendar.
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs Carved On The Wall Of Hathor Temple