Always Quote by Wole Soyinka
“You always assume for some strange reason that you need three meals a day.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Food and Culture, 1978
Three meals a day is a cultural assumption, questioning dietary norms.
In simple terms: Three meals a day is assumed.
Key Takeaway
Question habitual eating patterns.
Themes
food
culture
habit
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
cultural
When to use this quote
- family meals
- workplace lunch
- dieting
- travel
Key Concepts
anthropology
nutrition
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we accept this meal structure?
- What alternatives fit your lifestyle?
A Different Perspective
Nutritional science supports three meals for metabolism.
