Nutrition in Dalmatian Zagora in the 1950s during the Annual and Life Cycle

The tradition of preparing and eating food, which has its own developmental stages in a historical context, depends, among other things, on factors such as climate, soil, and the available flora and fauna in a certain region.The exposure of the Dalmatian Zagora to the continental climate, the small area of arable land and its rocky and harsh landscape directly influenced the availability of food, the way it was eaten, and the customs that developed in such an environment.This paper presents the selection of foods and methods of preparing meals, as well as their symbolism and meaning in the life of the inhabitants of the Dalmatian Zagora during the annual and life cycle of the 1950s.It is also highlighted the importance of socializing and enjoying food on special occasions, as well as the value of a balanced diet and daily physical activity, which contribute to the absence of obesity and many health issues of modern people.