How to Eat like a Spaniard

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A lot of people are fascinated by the Spanish people and their eating habits. Of course, Spain is famous for having super late lunches and dinners, and sometimes a little nap in between. However, the Spanish way of eating is actually really healthy, and if you want to change your eating routine, you might want to implement some of their lifestyle choices in your own life!

Spanish people generally don’t have a big breakfast, usually a really small pastry, and a coffee. But, there’s also a classic savory breakfast dish called a tostada, which is a piece of toast served with tomato pulp and olive oil. It’s super flavorful and the perfect dish if you want to get in some vegetables at breakfast!

Lunch for Spanish people doesn’t happen until around two in the afternoon, or later! This is definitely the biggest meal of the day for Spanish people, and most people get 1-2 hours off from work to enjoy their meals. A Spanish lunch really depends on where you’re living. For example, in the north there’s a lot of seafood and especially bacalao, or codfish.

For dinner, people usually keep it light, which is why tapas are so popular! People eat usually after 9pm, and since it’s a bit late, they don’t tend to have a large meal, which is quite the opposite for most of the world.