Brittin, Helen and Obeidat Bayan. Food practices, changes, preferences and acculturation of Arab students in US universitiesijcs_1023 5. International Journal of Consumers Studies, vol. 5, no 5, 2011, pp. 552-559.
The article involves research about food practices and preferences of different ethnic groups. The authors carried out a study of food practices of Arab student studying in America Universities. The research is aimed at identifying information about how the two races differ in terms of culture. According to the article, Arabs immigrants in United States adopt food with high fat such as cottage cheese, and vegetables, which are part of their culture.
Nolan Jill. Cultural Diversity: Eating in America- Middle Eastern.Ohioline. (2010). https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5256
The authors focus on the food habits of Middle East countries. The authors note that Arabs commonly take food such as dates, olives. Further, the other common foods they consume include dairy products, meats, Bread, cereals, fruits, and vegetables. According to the article, some of the method used by Arabs to prepare food in their culture include frying, and stewing
Eadeh Nisren. Heritage Month: A Tribute to Arab American Food. Arab America. (2016). http://www.arabamerica.com/heritage-month-arab-food-america/
The article is based on introduction of some Arab food in the American market. A new Arabic food called Falafel was introduced in America, but they were slow to resist it. The slow acceptance by the American shows the difference in culture. The Arabs living in America accepted the new product. However, the authors point out that there is Arabic food that has been embraced by American such as Baba ghannoush.
Dike, Ruth. Exploring Evolving Moroccan Identities in the Diaspora. Journal of foodway and culture, Vol 3, No 3, 2014,2-29
The articles entail the experience of Arabic immigrants into western countries such as America. According to the article, immigrants use food as a way of reinforcing their ethnic identity. Arabic immigrants are attached to their cuisine. According to the article, Arabic immigrants face challenges when they try to keep their culture through food ways in America.
Garduno, sara. Dietary Patterns and Food Culture in the Middle East. EC Nutrition, Vol 2, No.3, 2015, 318-327
The article focuses on food culture of the Middle East. The dietary patterns of the Arabs favor their local food patterns. The Arab dietary pattern varies from one country to another. In addition, pattern favoring Arab food patterns includes grains, fruits, vegetables, and composite meat.
Knowlton, Laura. Reading American Fat in France: Obesity and Food Culture. European journal of American studies. Vol 2, No. 2, 2007, 2-12
The authors reflect on the food culture of the Americans. According to the authors, American food culture is not based on the principle of balanced diet. The lack of balanced diet has contributed to increased disorders in America. The disorders contributed by the American food culture include obesity. Additionally, according to the article Arab countries experience fewer disorders because they embrace the principle of balanced diet in their food culture.
Works Cited
Brittin, Helen and Obeidat Bayan. Food practices, changes, preferences and acculturation of
Arab students in US Universities 1023 5. International Journal of Consumers Studies, vol. 5, no. 5, 2011, pp. 552-559
Chtterjee Sharmilla. Health and Dietary Issues Affecting Eastern Europeans and Middle
Easterners. California Food guide: Fulfilling the Dietary for Americans, 2005
Dike, Ruth. Exploring Evolving Moroccan Identities in the Diaspora. Journal of Foodway and
Culture, vol. 3, no. 3, 2014, pp. 2-29
Eadeh Nisren. Heritage Month: A Tribute to Arab American Food. Arab America, 2016.
http://www.arabamerica.com/heritage-month-arab-food-america/
Garduno, sara. Dietary Patterns and Food Culture in the Middle East. EC Nutrition, vol. 2, no.3,
2015, pp. 318-327
Knowlton, Laura. Reading American Fat in France: Obesity and Food Culture. European journal
of American studies. Vol. 2, no. 2, 2007, pp. 2-12
Nolan Jill. Cultural Diversity: Eating in America- Middle Eastern.Ohioline, 2010.
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5256