What makes a meal
@GardenGerty (157721)
United States
December 12, 2017 6:16pm CST
How many food groups do you have to have to feel you have a meal, not a snack.
It can depend on how you were raised, or what your culture says, or your preferences.
I know many who are just "meat and potatoes" people.
I want a protein food, a starch, and a fruit and a veggie and a beverage.
So, meat and potatoes, and applesauce and Brussels sprouts and coffee, or milk, or water.
Tell me what makes a meal for you.
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@Scrapper88 (5957)
• United States
13 Dec 17
I can eat one thing and a drink and I will be happy with that.
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@Scrapper88 (5957)
• United States
14 Dec 17
@GardenGerty It depends on what I am hungry for. It does not matter what the one thing is.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16548)
• China
13 Dec 17
We have different eating habit from yours and live on a staple diet of rice.The way to eat is the quality food for breakfast ,enough food for lunch and less food for dinner.
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@GardenGerty (157721)
• United States
13 Dec 17
Do you eat anything with your rice? Are your dishes mostly savory or sweet? I like rice but cannot eat too much of it.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16548)
• China
14 Dec 17
@GardenGerty Our dishes are not too savoury with both meat dishes and vegetable dishes.
@GardenGerty (157721)
• United States
13 Dec 17
Fruit is often a part of my meal, but not always.
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@GardenGerty (157721)
• United States
14 Dec 17
@LadyDuck It is good to know what works for you and your body.
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@LadyDuck (459650)
• Switzerland
14 Dec 17
@GardenGerty I never eat the fruits immediately after the meal, the acidity of the fruits slows down my digestion.
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@sallypup (58197)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Dec 17
The evening meal must be heated in order for me to be happy. Yes, protein, usually beans of some sort here or maybe a fake meat patty, noodles or some such, veggies like mushrooms and onion and green pepper then a side vegetable. Last night was very tasty: home made mushroom soup, (almond milk in it for protein and taste), asparagus, home bread, avocado and refried beans smooshed for a spread. Fresh pear to finish.
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@GardenGerty (157721)
• United States
13 Dec 17
I probably would eat less if hubby would. We usually have the meat and starch, he prefers potatoes, and I want us to have at least one fruit or vegetable or both. Sometimes it is a one dish meal with all included in a casserole.
@celticeagle (159650)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Dec 17
I grew up on meat and potatoes. We have veggies too but not always.
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
13 Dec 17
We grow up with lots of side dishes. So it's the soup for us and then the main course which includes rice and side dishes which must have vegetables, fish, and meat. Then we have our desserts.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Dec 17
Tonight I had a sandwich, chips and milk to drink and I'm full. That was a good dinner for me. =)
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
13 Dec 17
Meat with fries or mashed potatoes, or spaghetti and hamburg, or pizza / pizza and fries / pizza fries and chicken tenders.. pancakes or french toast / pancakes or french toast with bacon.. depends what we have really and how hungry as to whats with it. If anything.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
13 Dec 17
A huge salad would be a meal for me, protein or not.
A couple of veggies that fill a cereal bowl.
A bag of dill pickle chips can be meal.
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