Although diverse in their foods and flavors, heritage diets share a foundation of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices. These nourishing food traditions have been inherited and shared over generations, by people working for a healthier and happier world.
In Southern Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa, olive oil, vegetables, legumes, fruits, whole grains, and nuts take center stage, and meals are flavored with herbs, spices, seafood,…
The diversity of the African Diaspora (Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and the American South) includes dishes of leafy greens, tubers, groundnuts, legumes, fruits, and other plants.
East, Southeast, and South Asian cuisines feature green vegetables, soy foods, legumes, fruits, rice, and noodles.
Indigenous, Portuguese, Spanish, and African food traditions have all influenced Latin American Heritage cuisine, which features peppers, tropical fruits, beans, and whole grains like corn.
Heritage diets each share a common pattern of mostly plant-based foods, supporting both human and planetary health.
Traditional diets allow us to center our health by celebrating our cultural heritage and rediscovering the joy in eating without deprivation.
Learn about traditional and raw milk cheeses, how to identify and buy them, and where traditional cheeses fit into a healthy heritage eating pattern.
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