Food and culture in Germany are closely tied together, however, food in Germany is not as stereotypical as most Americans may think it is. Yes, there is a large consumption of bratwurst and sausage as well as many types of beer. There is also a balanced diet for Germanic people. The calorie intake is much less of American standard diets. They consume pork, beef and, poultry. The average person eats approximately 72 Ibs of meat a year according to germanfoodguide.com. The main meal is lunch. Breakfast consists of various types of bread and maybe a small meat to put atop the bread and the dinner is also second to lunch. Germany, as well as many other European countries, do this type of meal style in between their jobs. Most of Germany's cuisine comes from France, the generalization of sausage and beer as sole food and drink sources is flawed.
Germany has over 1500 types of sausage. The sausage is usually pot-roasted and pan fried. There is also, like in America, a consumption of duck, turkey, and goose. There are also a number of breads in which became a big part of the typical German meal such as rye, wheat, white and multi-grain. Germany has also adopted much of the other countries cuisine options such as Italian pasta and French potatoes.
In Germany there is a big consumption of beer and spirits. There are currently 1200 different breweries in the country of Germany. Bavaria and Dortmund produce the most alcohol sitting at 4 million barrels of beer annually. According to the "German Beer Purity Law", there is no unhealthy additives allowed in beer (lager mostly) and restrict it only to barley malt, hops, wheat, yeast and water. This process helps the beer healthy, natural, and free of cheap substances used to "enhance" the beer.
Germany's government has been more strict on not just letting anything come into its culture due to keeping its traditional values alive and well. These are seen through many famous festivals even perhaps celebrated in the United States such as Octoberfest and the annual Carnival. These festivals show the roots of Germany with much drinking and a wide variety of food within Germany enjoyed throughout as well as parades and dancing. These festivals embrace the value of German culture and striving to its original customs.
According to nationmaster.com, Germany has a higher alcohol consumption rate but only due to the lower drinking age whereas In America there are 11 times as many Mcdonalds restaurants than Germany. This information shows that German culture gets most of its food from neighboring countries and within itself, thus having much less capitalist-consumerism in contrast to American culture. This explains as to why the German obesity is much less by saying that the more local and regional produce that is used solely for that country and shared with certain countries neighboring to it. This method is much better because it shows that Germany has adapted to obtaining what it can in its own nation.
So in the end it is not about the bratwursts or the beer but more about the culture of German and striving to a more traditional aspect and holding that in their government whether it be through festivals or keeping healthy food that is attainable in Germany to stay in Germany. Schönen Tag noch! (Have a good day!)
Germany has over 1500 types of sausage. The sausage is usually pot-roasted and pan fried. There is also, like in America, a consumption of duck, turkey, and goose. There are also a number of breads in which became a big part of the typical German meal such as rye, wheat, white and multi-grain. Germany has also adopted much of the other countries cuisine options such as Italian pasta and French potatoes.
In Germany there is a big consumption of beer and spirits. There are currently 1200 different breweries in the country of Germany. Bavaria and Dortmund produce the most alcohol sitting at 4 million barrels of beer annually. According to the "German Beer Purity Law", there is no unhealthy additives allowed in beer (lager mostly) and restrict it only to barley malt, hops, wheat, yeast and water. This process helps the beer healthy, natural, and free of cheap substances used to "enhance" the beer.
Germany's government has been more strict on not just letting anything come into its culture due to keeping its traditional values alive and well. These are seen through many famous festivals even perhaps celebrated in the United States such as Octoberfest and the annual Carnival. These festivals show the roots of Germany with much drinking and a wide variety of food within Germany enjoyed throughout as well as parades and dancing. These festivals embrace the value of German culture and striving to its original customs.
According to nationmaster.com, Germany has a higher alcohol consumption rate but only due to the lower drinking age whereas In America there are 11 times as many Mcdonalds restaurants than Germany. This information shows that German culture gets most of its food from neighboring countries and within itself, thus having much less capitalist-consumerism in contrast to American culture. This explains as to why the German obesity is much less by saying that the more local and regional produce that is used solely for that country and shared with certain countries neighboring to it. This method is much better because it shows that Germany has adapted to obtaining what it can in its own nation.
So in the end it is not about the bratwursts or the beer but more about the culture of German and striving to a more traditional aspect and holding that in their government whether it be through festivals or keeping healthy food that is attainable in Germany to stay in Germany. Schönen Tag noch! (Have a good day!)