{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Just Fake It: Coming to LA","title":"American Food Culture: First Impressions & Surprises","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2307,"description":"Nora and Maryna share their funny and eye-opening experiences with American food after moving to the United States. From their first encounters with tacos and Starbucks to the overwhelming size of supermarkets and portion sizes, they break down the biggest cultural shocks they faced when it came to American dining.  \nThe conversation covers everything from unique dishes like fried chicken and waffles to their struggles with weight gain and adjusting to healthier eating habits. They discuss the cultural differences between the U.S. and Ukraine when it comes to food, and offer some tips for maintaining balance in a land where everything is abundant.  \nAlong the way, Nora and Maryna reveal their favorite food spots in Los Angeles and dive into topics like portion control, weird food combinations, and the organic food debate. With humor and honesty, they recount their foodie adventures and share valuable tips on how to navigate the vast and sometimes strange world of American cuisine.  \nJoin us for a lighthearted and insightful look into adapting to a new food culture in America!\n00:00 Intro\n00:58 First Impressions\n02:50 Struggling with Weight\n08:11 Adapting to Healthier Eating Habits\n12:06 Cultural Differences in Food\n22:12 Healthy Eating in LA\n25:05 Weird American Foods\n27:20 Soup\n29:08 American Food Habits\n34:11 Favorite Food Spots in LA\n37:19 Conclusion","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OEO-SpbeuzQiS7npRAW0CywYLuOOYixly1hBwOHxS8w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYjlk/YjFjMTQxMmE1NmVk/MGJkMmVkZjFlNzI5/ZTZkZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}