American Food Culture: First Impressions & Surprises
Nora and Maryna share their funny and eye-opening experiences with American food after moving to the United States. From their first encounters with tacos and Starbucks to the overwhelming size of supermarkets and portion sizes, they break down the biggest cultural shocks they faced when it came to American dining.
The conversation covers everything from unique dishes like fried chicken and waffles to their struggles with weight gain and adjusting to healthier eating habits. They discuss the cultural differences between the U.S. and Ukraine when it comes to food, and offer some tips for maintaining balance in a land where everything is abundant.
Along the way, Nora and Maryna reveal their favorite food spots in Los Angeles and dive into topics like portion control, weird food combinations, and the organic food debate. With humor and honesty, they recount their foodie adventures and share valuable tips on how to navigate the vast and sometimes strange world of American cuisine.
Join us for a lighthearted and insightful look into adapting to a new food culture in America!
00:00 Intro
00:58 First Impressions
02:50 Struggling with Weight
08:11 Adapting to Healthier Eating Habits
12:06 Cultural Differences in Food
22:12 Healthy Eating in LA
25:05 Weird American Foods
27:20 Soup
29:08 American Food Habits
34:11 Favorite Food Spots in LA
37:19 Conclusion
The conversation covers everything from unique dishes like fried chicken and waffles to their struggles with weight gain and adjusting to healthier eating habits. They discuss the cultural differences between the U.S. and Ukraine when it comes to food, and offer some tips for maintaining balance in a land where everything is abundant.
Along the way, Nora and Maryna reveal their favorite food spots in Los Angeles and dive into topics like portion control, weird food combinations, and the organic food debate. With humor and honesty, they recount their foodie adventures and share valuable tips on how to navigate the vast and sometimes strange world of American cuisine.
Join us for a lighthearted and insightful look into adapting to a new food culture in America!
00:00 Intro
00:58 First Impressions
02:50 Struggling with Weight
08:11 Adapting to Healthier Eating Habits
12:06 Cultural Differences in Food
22:12 Healthy Eating in LA
25:05 Weird American Foods
27:20 Soup
29:08 American Food Habits
34:11 Favorite Food Spots in LA
37:19 Conclusion
