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Food
is very important to Haitians for many reasons. Because of economic
constraints, malnutrition is very common in Haiti.26, 31, 42, 48,
50 Food can be used as a loan or as good will for those
who are in need. The loan is made with the understanding that when the benefactor
is in need, the favor will be returned.4
Haitians generally eat
their largest meal in the middle of the day with bread and coffee at
breakfast and
soup or hot cereal in the evening.29, 30 -
Traditionally
men are given the largest portion of meat or protein because they
need the energy in order to provide for the family.31,
32
Haitian cuisine has both French and African influences, and also
uses spices commonly found in the Caribbean.4 (See
common
cultural food preferences). One common dish, griot,
is fried pork cubes that have been marinated in sour orange
juice and garlic.4 Haitians will not eat cottage
cheese, yogurt or runny egg yolk. Rolls and whole French bread are preferable to sliced bread.
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Food is often used to establish reciprocal relationships and
networks with new immigrants or new friends.4
New Years day is a common celebration where pumpkin soup is made
from a type of squash found in Haiti. The soup is offered to guests
who drop in to start out the New Year.4
Nutrition:
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