What did the helots eat?

Helots, the subjugated population of ancient Sparta, primarily consumed a diet consisting of barley, wheat, and various grains, often made into porridge or bread. They also foraged for wild plants and vegetables and raised livestock, including sheep and goats, for meat and dairy. Their diet was simple and largely dictated by the Spartan state, which aimed to keep them physically capable for labor and agricultural work. Despite their agricultural role, helots were often denied access to the best food, as their status was one of servitude and oppression.