Ethnic Eating Plans Research
~Brianna Laraway~
Asian
Examples
Breads, Cereals, Rice, and Pasta
Rice
Lo Mein
Noodles
Veggies
Soybeans
Bean Spouts
Snow Peas
Bamboo Shoots
Cabbage
Daikon
Radishes
Health Effects and Benefits
Plenty of vitamins and minerals
Low obesity rate
Stomach cancer
The prevalence of smoking also contributes to the development of stomach cancer.
Caribbean
Examples
Beans
Peas
Shellfish
Goat
Pork
Chicken
Salted fish
Dried Cod
Other Jerk Meat
Fried plantains
Citrus fruit
Tropical fruits
Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese
Health Effects and Benefits
Low Vitamin A
Protein-Energy Malnutrition
Low fat source of protein
Indian
Breads, Cereals, Rice, and Pasta
Basmati Rice
Wheat
Naan
Veggies
Curry
Chilies
Cucumbers
Pumpkins
Bamboo shoots
Spinach
Potatoes
Carrots
Eggplant
Okra
Legumes
Almonds
Pistachios
Chicken
Goat
Other
Masala
A mixture of spices
Spices and Herbs
Health Effects and Benefits
Diabetes
Coronary Heart Disease
Due to
low levels of physical activity
high fat diet
urbanization
smoking
Latino / hispanic
Wheat
Corn/ Maise
Potatoes
Quinoa
Arepas
Veggies
Cabbage
Garlic
Eggplant
Jicama
Corn
Peppers
Okra
Spinach
Yam's
Health effects
Diabetes
Hypertension
Stroke
Due to metabolic syndrome, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity,
Genetics
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern
Apricots
Dates
Figs
Olives
Peaches
Pomegranates
Avocados
Strawberries
Clementines
Melons
Tangerines
Seafood
Nuts and Seeds
Pistachios
Beef
12-16 oz per month
Pork
Poultry
Chicken
Duck
Eggs
Lamb/ Mutton
Goat
Beans
Health effects
Healthy diet
Full of nutrients
Healthy, lean protein sources
Abundance of fruits and veggies
Health Effects
Northern Areas
Cancer
Native American
Breads, Cereals, Rice, and Pasta
Corn
Hominy
Grits
Wheat
Fried Bread
Biscuits
Veggies
Tomatoes
Corn
Collard Greens
Peppers
Heath effects
stroke
overweight
diabetes
heart disease