When Did People Start Eating Three Meals a Day?

Food has always been central to human life, but our eating habits have evolved considerably over time. The idea of eating three meals a day, for instance, is now an intrinsic practice for many people, yet it’s a relatively recent development in human history. For centuries, meal habits were sporadic and dictated by various factors: success in hunting or agriculture, religious practices, work schedules, and even the availability of lighting among them. So how did we arrive at this trio of meals? Credit: Print Collector/ Hulton Archive via Getty Images Dinner’s Daily Dominance Of our ...Read More