Sample Usual Dietary Intake from a Bosnian Living in America
Breakfast begins and ends relatively the same time as when traditionally eaten, 8 to 10:30 AM. Yogurt (not traditional) and coffee are relatively easy to find at a local store, as well as eggs. To replace the prosciutto sandwich, she might eat whole wheat toast.
Lunch is traditionally the biggest meal of the day; however, the data collected during the interview suggested a modest meal. This meal occurs within the hours of 12 and 3 PM. She eats soup if at home or a hamburger if she is out.
Dinner for Dunja consists of a protein source and a vegetable source. Since the price of lamb is significantly more expensive in the U.S., grilled chicken is substituted. If available, Burek will be eaten as a meal.
Lunch is traditionally the biggest meal of the day; however, the data collected during the interview suggested a modest meal. This meal occurs within the hours of 12 and 3 PM. She eats soup if at home or a hamburger if she is out.
Dinner for Dunja consists of a protein source and a vegetable source. Since the price of lamb is significantly more expensive in the U.S., grilled chicken is substituted. If available, Burek will be eaten as a meal.
New Food Items in America
Grains: Bagels, Bran Muffins, Bulgur, Cold Cereals, Couscous, Oat Bran, Oatmeal, Quinoa, Cooked Cereal, Tortillas, Whole Grain Crackers
Vegetables: Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Leeks, Kale, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Tomatillos
Fruits: Avocados, Bananas, Cranberries, Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Oranges, Papayas, Pineapple, Tangerines
Milk/Dairy: 1% Milk, Skim Milk
Meat and Beans: Shrimp, Oysters, Peanut Butter
Fats/Oils: Olive Oil, Canola Oil
Vegetables: Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Leeks, Kale, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Tomatillos
Fruits: Avocados, Bananas, Cranberries, Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Oranges, Papayas, Pineapple, Tangerines
Milk/Dairy: 1% Milk, Skim Milk
Meat and Beans: Shrimp, Oysters, Peanut Butter
Fats/Oils: Olive Oil, Canola Oil
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