Issues of Cultural Diversity and Diet
Cultural Diversity-African American Diet
In the present time the African American culture changed quite a bit in being removed from where they as a people originated or should I say their homeland from whence they came. African American people are a people who are influenced tremendously from their fore fathers and mothers who lived in the southern part of the United States. The nomenclature for this group is to include African American, Black Americans or people of color. I prefer to use African American at this time since I am preferably writing about my own cultural background. The food habits of African Americans originated and resolved around food. They are a society who are based around religious ceremonies and celebrations to include feasting and cooking. As so often called “Soul Food” is drenched in rich nutrients which are found in a lot of leafy vegetables. There are parts of the diet that are low in fiber but high in fact which our bodies to not take to. This leads us to diabetes hypertension and heart disease which we are currently known to have one of the highest rates for. We as African Americans tend to pay dearly for this type of lifestyle but to no avail some of us can’t escape this lifestyle because of disadvantages . such as being poor. We have to eat what we can afford. The better quality foods of diet are not available at low cost such as fresh fruits, lean meats and seafood. Many of the African American practices have an impact on their health because there are no restrictions on food. Holidays are one of the times when health is of no concern to some African American groups. However, there are some religious groups of African American groups that adhere to restrictions and dietary practices such as the Muslims and Seventh-Day Adventists. Contrary to the ways that African Americans have adapted in their lifestyle of eating habits it can be changed by larger grocery stores instead of expensive corner stores in the area. Also, if we would
In the present time the African American culture changed quite a bit in being removed from where they as a people originated or should I say their homeland from whence they came. African American people are a people who are influenced tremendously from their fore fathers and mothers who lived in the southern part of the United States. The nomenclature for this group is to include African American, Black Americans or people of color. I prefer to use African American at this time since I am preferably writing about my own cultural background. The food habits of African Americans originated and resolved around food. They are a society who are based around religious ceremonies and celebrations to include feasting and cooking. As so often called “Soul Food” is drenched in rich nutrients which are found in a lot of leafy vegetables. There are parts of the diet that are low in fiber but high in fact which our bodies to not take to. This leads us to diabetes hypertension and heart disease which we are currently known to have one of the highest rates for. We as African Americans tend to pay dearly for this type of lifestyle but to no avail some of us can’t escape this lifestyle because of disadvantages . such as being poor. We have to eat what we can afford. The better quality foods of diet are not available at low cost such as fresh fruits, lean meats and seafood. Many of the African American practices have an impact on their health because there are no restrictions on food. Holidays are one of the times when health is of no concern to some African American groups. However, there are some religious groups of African American groups that adhere to restrictions and dietary practices such as the Muslims and Seventh-Day Adventists. Contrary to the ways that African Americans have adapted in their lifestyle of eating habits it can be changed by larger grocery stores instead of expensive corner stores in the area. Also, if we would
References: Jones, Paul. The Blackhealth Library Guide to Heart Disease and Hypertension, Henry Holt and Company, Inc, New York, NY