Roman Facts

Gladiators were mostly vegetarians and their diets consisted, above all, of barley and vegetables. They were neither too poor to buy meat nor staunch defenders of animal rights; instead, their carbohydrate-rich diets made them put on weight, which both protected them during fights and made them appear more spectacular, which pleased the crowds.

Tags: Gladiator, Roman, History, Vegetarian, Food

Fact Page: Ancient gladiators were mostly vegetarians.
Date Added: 2011-07-12 11:38:23
Fact Category: Historical Fact