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Early Somali tradition 

Early Somalis and Food

For early Somalis, food was not considered something of great importance. Seeing a pot on the fire three times a day was something surprising.

They were nomadic pastoralists who often faced hunger. They adopted a way of life based on hard work and eating little. 

They have proverbs about that. Eg:

“I am in need; I should not be eaten by beasts.”

Meaning: Desire cannot be controlled completely nor satisfied however it wishes; one must not become a slave to the stomach.

“Greed sees no boundary.”

Meaning: When greed exceeds its limits, it ultimately destroys itself; think carefully about what your desire is chasing.

“One should not hide one’s stomach with disgrace.”

Meaning: One should not sacrifice dignity for what merely fills the stomach.

“One endures hunger but does not beg.”

Meaning: In times of hardship, dignity is not for sale; patience brings goodness.

“What you cannot obtain should be treated as something you do not need.”

Meaning: Do not pursue obsessively what is beyond your reach.