Tag: Second meal

According to the CDC, babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months of age, beginning with one meal. The transition to a second meal is an exciting milestone, signifying that a baby is ready for more nutritional exploration. Learning the signs of readiness and best practices for timing ensures a smooth, positive feeding experience for a growing little one.

According to a 2012 BBC News Magazine report, the standard pattern of three square meals a day—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—is a relatively modern invention. This fact opens the door to questioning whether lunch is the second meal of the day in all cultures and historical contexts, or if the answer is far more complex than we assume.

While the title of the "most important meal" is often given to breakfast, emerging research suggests that the timing and composition of our other meals are also crucial. This is especially true for the question of which is the second most important meal of the day, with a strong case being made for lunch due to its role in sustaining energy and focus through the afternoon.