Turns out, the Norwegians have the perfect recipe for eating healthier and saving money.
The residents of this Scandinavian country have their own tradition of packing lunches they call matpakke. Matpakke is more than just a meal; it’s a way of life.
Matpakke is a lunch you take to work or school that typically contains open-face sandwiches wrapped in parchment paper. This is a common sight in schools and people don’t stop doing it once they become adults.
Many working people rather choose a matpakke over convenient fast food, and the fact that Norway has the most expensive McDonald’s in the world (other fast food chains are similarly priced) only encourages this habit.
It may be surprising to hear that matpakke isn’t supposed to be delicious. It’s easy to carry around and easy to eat, but it’s not exactly a delicacy. It’s just lunch and they typically don’t look forward to it.
Matpakke is a part of Norwegian culture that helps them stay resourceful, responsible, and independent, and it will probably stick around for a long time.
