Starch, Starch, Meat!
~Blog Post #4
April 20, 2015
By: Connor Patrone
Many traditional German dishes
include mainly starches and different types of meats. If you do not like meats
or potatoes a lot of food options are cut down. The typical German breakfast consists
of sausage and different cheeses. The foods are dense and take a while to
digest providing you with energy for the day. However, these foods are fatty and
should be taken in small portions if you are watching your weight. During lunch
people mainly eat fatty sausages with fries and this is not the healthiest
option. However there are better alternatives like soups. This can be similar
to the food shift in the United States. More people are taking fattier, fast
options rather than the slower healthier options. Traditional meals had to be hearty
and gave people the nutrition they needed to survive. As modern society allow
more protection and requires less physical activity. This means that the hearty
meals are not as vital but people still eat it. This can lead to unhealthy
diets like those that can be seen in some areas of the United States.
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I really enjoyed your blog. I really liked how you connected the United States to your culture. It's a shame the culture is moving towards that way of eating. Do you have any idea why? I also enjoyed reading about your foods. A good sausage and french fries are tough to beat. Only thing I would say is explain a little more why you think the culture in so many countries is moving to a fast food way of eating. Great job buddy.
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