In the Soviet Union, as is well known, there was a tradition of eating a first course, a second course, and compote for lunch.
We tell you about the origins of this deeply rooted tradition.
Where did the tradition of eating first, second and compote come from?
The so-called triple food standard was invented in the post-war years, when a lot of work had to be done to rebuild the country.
Portions in the canteens were strictly calculated in terms of volume, calories, and content of nutrients.
The diet of a citizen of the USSR depended on the level of physical activity and specialty.
In heavy industries, lunch consisted of 2,200 calories per day; for metallurgists and miners – more than 2,500 calories.
Lunch for knowledge workers included about 1,400 calories.
