Sicilian Diet

Blog Post 4

April 20^th 2015

Mike Giunta

Similar to all cultures, Sicily has foods that are healthy, and also has foods that are quite the opposite. However, in Sicily, most of the cuisine consists of fresh vegetables. The veggies are the main ingredients in many of the Sicilian dishes. For example, tomatoes are the main ingredient in the pasta sauce served with the variety of different noodles. This differs from America’s cuisine in many ways. While in America, for many restaurants the motto is the greasier the better. Fresh, organic food is not valued in the same way that it is valued in Sicily. In Sicily, where the average income is considerably less than it is in America, the people must garden and grow food for them. The foods that the people grow end up becoming the centerpiece of their meals. Many of the things that Sicilians eat are based on a Mediterranean style of eating. This style is defined by the many natural ingredients. The ingredients in many cases results in an increased overall healthiness and possible loss of weight. Many foods in America are processed and do not come from someone’s garden, while in Sicily the food is hardly processed and is even said to have lowered chances to getting some diseases. Vitamin A is contained in large amounts in Sicilian food such as leafy greens, and citrus fruit which is good for a person’s eyes.

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