The last meal of the day is called dinner.
Dinner is the last meal of the day. Its specific schedule usually varies depending on the culture , and can be done at dusk or at different times of the night. For example: "Today for dinner we are going to eat vegetarian pizza" , "Please delay dinner a little as I am still in the office and I will arrive later" , "I congratulate you: the dinner was exquisite" .
In Latin America , it is usual for dinner to take place between 8 and 11 p.m. , although each family usually adapts the time according to their needs. If a person returns from work at 11 p.m., he or she is likely to have dinner around midnight. On the other hand, if there are children in the house, dinner is often scheduled earlier so that they can go to bed early and get up without problems the next day.
The term is also used to name the action of dining and the gathering of people that is called for dinner: "After two hours of dinner, there is nothing better than lying down on the couch to enjoy a movie," "Tonight I have a dinner with the company manager» , «Dinner will be at the Thomas restaurant at 8 p.m.» .
Characteristics of a dinner
A complete dinner can include an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert.
The characteristics of the meal usually differ from lunch , since experts suggest that dinner be light for a pleasant rest. The thing is that, at night , the metabolism is slower and a very heavy dinner can make it difficult to sleep and promote disorders such as obesity .
The benefits of drinking a glass of wine
Another recommendation from many doctors regarding dinner is to drink one or two glasses of wine with dinner; Among its benefits are the following:
- Reduces arteriosclerosis by up to 30%.
- Increases the elasticity of the arteries, which promotes circulation.
- Raises HDL cholesterol levels (the good one) in the blood .
- Prevents the appearance of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) with an effectiveness of up to 96%.
- Reduces the chances of suffering from myocardial infarction:
- It facilitates the digestion of certain foods thanks to the increased secretion of gastric juice and saliva produced by its natural acidity.
- It helps fight constipation thanks to the stimulation of intestinal secretions generated by the excitation of the fibers of the digestive system by the tannins of alcohol (astringent substance).
- Wine is a natural antiseptic and its acids and alcohol give it antitoxic properties, ideal for accompanying certain foods during dinner.
- It has anaphylactic properties (helps counteract excessive sensitivity to certain foods).
- It helps prevent and cure some types of cancer, by preventing oxidative damage to DNA thanks to its antioxidant capacity.
- A glass of wine with dinner can also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia.
The last supper is the one that Jesus had with his disciples.
"The Last Supper"
The one that Jesus Christ had with his apostles is known as "the last supper." There he shared bread and wine before his death and instituted, according to the Catholic Church , the Eucharist .
"The Last Supper" is also the name of a famous wall painting created by Leonardo da Vinci between 1495 and 1497 , which reflects the biblical scene of Jesus of Nazareth together with his disciples, according to the text of the New Testament . Its production took place at the request of Duke Ludovico Sforza of Milan and it can currently be seen in the refectory of the convent of Santa María della Gracia , in Milan .