lunch

Before proceeding to know the meaning of the term lunch, what we are going to do is discover its etymological origin. In this case, it must be said that it is a word that derives from Arabic, specifically from “al-morsus” which can be translated as “the bite”.

It is called lunch to food that is ingested in the half day. This action is known as have lunch. For example: "I still have lunch but I'm already hungry", "For lunch I had a delicious pizza", "Don't forget to bring your food for lunch".

A few hours after breakfast, which is the first meal of the day, it is time for lunch. Usually it is taken at noon or in the early afternoon. That is why it is common for lunch to take place in the work environment or at school, since it represents a break in the middle of daily obligations.

It must be stated that, depending on the countries, lunch takes place at one hour or another. Thus, while in Central European nations it is very common for it to take place around 12:30 or 1:00 p.m., in Spain it is carried out, as a general rule, from 2:00 p.m. or even later.

The characteristics of lunch usually depend on cultural and social factors. A retiree may have lunch at home, dedicating weather to the preparation of the dishes and to the act of eating itself. Lunch, in this case, can even consist of a starter, a main course and a dessert.

An office worker, on the other hand, is likely to have a quick, single-course lunch. There are workers who take the food in a food or lunch box from home and consume it in the office. There are also those who choose to have lunch at fast food establishments. It is common for Business allow a fixed time for lunch in the middle of the workday.

In certain cases, lunch can be an important event. Entrepreneurs and executives they usually carry out business lunches, where they discuss business matters while they eat.

The keys to be able to carry out a healthy lunch are the following:
-You must always bet on what are fresh products instead of frozen or prepared ones.
-In the same way, it is essential that the products taken are seasonal.
-It is advisable to plan lunch weekly so that there are not only healthy but also varied foods. That is to say, that both legumes and vegetables, meat or fish take center stage.
-You have to be aware that you have to reject or reduce to the maximum the intake of products with a lot of fat and sugars.
-When preparing the different recipes, it is advisable to always opt for healthier cooking methods. Thus, instead of frying food, you have to opt for preparing it steamed, grilled and even baked.