Belgian food - does it suck??

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.)?

Betty

07 Giugno 2007, 12:05:24 pm

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Belgium food is healthy!

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!

29 Giugno 2007, 01:25:50 am

Food

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.

Michael

17 Luglio 2007, 11:24:15 am

Good Belgian food

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

Evelien

17 Aprile 2008, 09:11:25 am

food

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.

Albert

04 Luglio 2008, 03:21:56 pm

Easy to eat healthy

I agree with last message in that there are not many McDonalds there but that is because they prefer Frites (fries) with various types of sauces/toppings from little stalls/shops. Obviously, waffles & chocolate are popular too! But if you want to eat healthy, fruit & veg etc are easily availble from the supermarket. It is more than easy to healthy in belgium if you want to.

11 Settembre 2008, 02:03:17 pm

Belgian Food

You Americans really do not know what is good food,
I will tell you, the Belgian kitchen is just the best in the world!!
Even the French kitchen can not tip on Belgian food, i suggest to get some more information about Belgium and then you will sure leave the States!

Johan Belgium

10 Ottobre 2008, 03:08:45 pm

The truth and nothing but the truth !!!

Im complete agree with Johan,but i can understand that you people in the States are still angry because the Belgian tennisplayers Henin and Clijsters always won from the William sisters,but
its ok just stress out on the Belgian food HAHAHA!

just me!

10 Ottobre 2008, 03:27:59 pm

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