Dominant patterns of typical African-American ethnic menus for holidays and special celebrations are revealed. Analysis of common foods in the African-American culture are listed for reference, along with a glossary of ethnic foods. Renal guidelines are presented for various stages of end-stage renal...
Increasing mammography and breast self-examination in African American women using the Witness Project model. The five-year survival rate for African American women with breast cancer is notably lower than the rate for white women; thus, appropriate cancer education and screening efforts are needed ...
Beginning in the 1960s, interest in African American culture and heritage has grown. Many African Americans celebrate the cultural holiday Kwanzaa, don colorful dress reflecting their African heritage, and promote a unique ethnic style of cooking, sometimes called "soul food." During the 1960s and...
black and white, a different kind of history about slavery, If we want to understand current relationships, then we need to go back to these very uncomfortable pasts and explore how Africans actually contributed to American culture." The slavery period has left solid imprints ...
In spite of emancipation, urbanization, and migration to the cities of the North, African Americans have preserved their foods and cooking methods. In the twentieth century, African American foods have been produced for the mass market, and many celebrated soul food restaurants have opened, most ...
Many aspects of African-American culture come from West Africa, where most blacks originate. Foods such as collard greens, rice and okra are staples in the black diet, and West African slaves introduced these foods to the United States. Many blacks in the Deep South, particularly in New Orlea...
Food away from home Food consumption Double duty actions Weaning foods 1. Introduction In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), food systems and diets are rapidly transforming as is the epidemiology of the burden of malnutrition. There have been a significant body of literature examining the global nutrition ...
2018 WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARD FOR BEST FOOD WRITING AND BOOK OF THE YEAR A renowned culinary historian offers a fresh perspective on our most divisive cultural issue, race, in this illuminating memoir of Southern cuisine and food culture that trac
"Strong cultural influences on food preferences, food preparation, and perceptions about eating practices might make it more challenging for African Americans to adhere to the DASH diet," Dr. Blumenthal notes. "In light of the considerable role that food plays in African-American culture, greater ...
Rice dishes and green stews such as the Afro-Caribbean efo, duckanoo, and calaloo reflect the impact of African cuisine on the Caribbean, Brazilian, and American Lowcountry cuisine as well as Cajun food culture from Louisiana. In traditional Louisiana gumbos, the African vegetable okra is inclu...