![]() This should provide more than enough vitamin C to assist in neutralising any nicotine molecules within the blood stream (Roger, George 2004). Research done by Haibach, Homish and Giovino shows smokers with higher fruit and vegetable consumption smoked fewer cigarettes per day. According to Dr George Pamplona-Roger, persons wishing to kick their smoking habit should try consuming at least 2 raw guavas daily as a snack or dessert. The leaves and bark of the guava tree are used in alternative medicine (herbal remedies) to treat hypertension, high cholesterol, selected digestive disorders- intestinal worms, diarrhoea & dysentery and assist in curbing nicotine addiction. The guava pulp could be used to make guava paste or guava cheese (thick, brownish sweet paste/jelly). The juice of the fruit could be extracted and consumed as is or used to make guava ice-cream/jams/jellies/syrup etc. How one chooses to enjoy this fruit varies some prefer to eat the fruit along with its seeds, others prefer to eat the flesh omitting the seeds. This cost can become insignificant after applying the multi-mix principle in the Legumes are nutritiously ‘cheap’ foods thatįit into the smallest budget when bought in bulk, unlike, many foods in the foodsįrom animals group these tend to be pricey when bought in relative amounts. Understandably, t here is a marked difference in the cost ofįood items between the two groups. $30 (US $7) buys 6 pounds (lbs) of beans & peas or 1lbs of cheese Reason the major protein sources are split into two distinctive groups- plant protein (legumes & nuts)and animal protein (foods from animals). Influential in determining the nutritional quality of meals eaten. These factors may or may not be unique to a Caribbean population but are Hindus –tend to follow a vegan, lacto or ovo-lacto vegetarian diet. Instance, Rastafarians- tend to follow a vegan or pescatarian diet ![]() (Caribbean) takes into consideration the best possible foodĬombinations that could be consumed despite the household budget or when whole food groups are excluded in the case of vegetarianism, food allergies etc. The consumption of legumes ranked higher than the consumption of itemsįrom the food from animals group (Ramsammy, L 2005). A 2002 food consumption survey performed in Guyana, revealed Legumes are the largest segments, signifying their importance in the diet the energy dense group of fats and oils is the The guide takes the shape of a wheel each segment or spoke represents aĭifferent food category and the respective daily allowance. In many dietary guidelines used throughout the region. ![]() Note, sugar and sweeteners are not an official food group due to theirĬalorie dense nature and poor micronutrient profiles, but are included The official food guide of the English speaking Caribbean contains six food groups (See Table 1. ![]() Bear in mind, this may not hold true for all food guides but for the guide used throughout the English speaking Caribbean, it is. For instance, root crops, cereal grains and starchy fruits are carbohydrate rich and are often categorised together. Food categories appear grouped according to their primary energy or micronutrient profile. Regardless, of how many are used they all aim to meet the basic nutritional needs of set populations. Top L-R: Japan, USA, France & UK food guidesīottom Row: L-R: Portugal, Spain & Canada food guidesįood guides vary around the world, with some countries using as little as three groups whilst others use up to seven groups. & 2.)įigure 2. Top L-R: Albania, Romania, Bulgaria & Hungary food guidesīottom Row: L-R: Austria, Switzerland & Haiti food guidesįigure1. However, the pyramid seems to be the most popular form for a food guide icon. As such, the food guide comes in multiple shapes ranging from a pyramid, wheel, rainbow, pagoda, circle and others. It incorporates visual representations of categorised food and their suggested daily allowances or servings. A food guide demonstrates a set criterion for day-to-day meal/menu planning.
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