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Nutrition. Haiti Edition. Haitian cuisine. Staple foods usually include: Rice Bread Corn Oatmeal Plantains Potatoes. Food to Promote. Fruits (mainly bananas, mangoes, coconut) Veggies (okra, cabbage, etc.) Beans and Peas (foods high in protein) Fish (high in Omega-3 fatty acids).
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Nutrition Haiti Edition
Haitian cuisine • Staple foods usually include: • Rice • Bread • Corn • Oatmeal • Plantains • Potatoes
Food to Promote • Fruits (mainly bananas, mangoes, coconut) • Veggies (okra, cabbage, etc.) • Beans and Peas (foods high in protein) • Fish (high in Omega-3 fatty acids)
Water and Hydration • Encourage water purification techniques • Drink substantial amount a day to prevent dehydration symptoms
Things to Avoid • Fried foods (in oil, sugar, fat) • Too much coffee/sugary drinks • Alcohol & Smoking • Serious Health Risks Involved • high blood pressure/hypertension • High blood cholesterol • Heart Disease