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HERITAGE DIETS

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Celebrate Juneteenth with the Oldways African Heritage and Health Program

Join us in honoring Juneteenth by embracing the rich culinary traditions of African Heritage diets. Rooted in the vibrant foodways of the African Diaspora, this way of eating highlights the nourishing flavors and cultural significance of Heritage ingredients. Learn more about using food as a lens to honor history, resilience, and community while supporting good health.

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Eating inspired by the rich culinary histories
of cuisines around the globe

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The Mediterranean Diet is a time-tested way of eating based on the traditional, healthy foods of the communities that surround the Mediterranean Sea.

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The African Heritage Diet reflects the four regions of the African Diaspora: Continental Africa, the American South, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

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Asian Heritage Diets throughout East, Southeast, and South Asia share a common foundation of vegetables, spices, fruits, rice, and legumes.

Asian Heritage Diet
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The Latin American Heritage Diet is influenced by the traditional foods and flavors of the Spanish, Portuguese, African, and Indigenous people.

Latin American Heritage Diet
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Cultures around the world rely on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and herbs to bring great flavors, colors, and nutrition to daily meals.

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Food is the true gift of heritage. Heritage diets are a time-tested roadmap for embracing taste, nourishment, sustainability, and joy.

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The presentation at lunch on the first day was worth the cost of admission alone.”
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Juneteenth 2025, A Culinary Celebration of Freedom
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Juneteenth 2025: A Culinary Celebration of Freedom

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Mango Chili Relish

Salsa Tropical
Le Gruyère AOP Apple Pie Special Occasions

Le Gruyère AOP Apple Pie
Tomato Pie with Le Gruyère AOP

Tomato Pie with Le Gruyère AOP
Sweet Sorghum Porridge with Peanut Butter and Cinnamon Quick & Easy

Sweet Sorghum Porridge with Peanut Butter and Cinnamon
A casserole dish filled with melted cheese and rich sauce, showcasing a deliciously baked meal ready to serve. Special Occasions

Tartiflette
Spicy Stir Fried Greens with Peanuts Quick & Easy

Spicy Stir-Fried Greens with Peanuts

Greek Sorghum Bowl with Artichokes and Olives

Leek & Squash Einkornotto

Bulgur Burgers
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Migas Con Huevos
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Mexican Bean Dip
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Herby Barley and Cannellini Bowl with Leeks and Mushrooms
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