A friend of mine just went to Brussels and told me that the food really sucks! I'm thinking of doing an internship over there but given that I'm really health-concious, I wonder if I can survive on Belgian food. Does anybody know if there are any alternative (vegetarian etc.)?
I moved to Antwerp (not Brussels) nine months ago, but I don't think you will have any problem eating very healthy food here. I find it cheaper to eat healthy in Belgium than in the States, and most people here eat healthier food than most Americans I know. You won't have a problem here if you're vegetarian. Depending on your taste, you might find the food a little bland compared to what we're used to in the States. I moved here from Texas, and laugh at what they think is 'spicy', and miss spicy food. But fruits and vegetables, fish, great cheeses, great bread, and other healthy stuff can be found at an affordable price.
I was also happily surprised to find that most doctors are really into natural treatments, herbal and not chemical medications, osteopathy, yoga, etc. Health care is also very cheap and good.
Good luck with your decision about the internship if you haven't made it already!
I am going to move to Ghent in october. All the times I was over there I was really enthusiastic about the food. It seems to be influenced by French cuisine, good fish, wonderful stews.
The food in Belgium definitely doesn't suck. You just have to know where to look.
I myself live in Gent, so I don't know about Brussels, but there are plenty of good vegetarian restaurants in Gent and I'm sure it's the same for Brussels.
And you shouldn't change your internship because of food anyway
who told you that the food isn't good in belgium?
There is no country in the world where the food is more fresh and confirm with te latest healtycare law. They even like to abanden mac donalds.
