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Culture and Food

Explore foods and customs from a variety of cultures, and find traditional recipes from around the world.

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service

View recipes, handouts, and videos for traditional foods among different American Indian tribes.

Oregon State University Extension

Find videos, posters, and kids' activities that highlight African Heritage foods, flavors, and traditions.

Oldways

Discover traditional heritage eating patterns inspired by the rich culinary histories of cuisines around the globe including Mediterranean, African Heritage, Latin American, and Asian eating patterns, 

USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, SNAP-Ed Connection

Get healthy menu ideas for holiday celebrations including Passover, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Cinco de Mayo, and Chinese New Year.

USDA, SNAP-Ed Connection, Alaska WIC, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

View videos and mini-magazines which share healthy meal ideas using Native Alaskan foods, such as sourdock, fireweed, and salmonberry.

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Get ideas about what you can do as a Hispanic or Latino adult to improve your health and nutrition. 

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Native Diabetes Wellness Program

Download and print these coloring books, bookmarks, and puzzles to teach kids about healthy living. These activities were developed for the Eagle Book series, which inspires Native American youth to take steps to prevent diabetes.

HHS, Indian Health Service

Learn how healthy eating can provide benefits to your body and your community.

HHS, Indian Health Service

Use this guide to create a healthy plate using traditional Native American foods.

HHS, Indian Health Service

Follow this recipe for a healthier, whole wheat version of traditional fry bread.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Find 23 traditional and tasty Latino recipes with reduced fat, cholesterol, and sodium in this bilingual cookbook. PDF | 2.66 MB

National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Browse through a variety of healthy Latino, African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Vietnamese, and Filipino Community recipes.

Peace Corps

This Moroccan split pea soup is hearty and flavorful.

Peace Corps

Prepare homemade corn flour tortillas with this recipe.

Peace Corps

Jollof rice is a traditional African dish made with legumes, rice, vegetables, and spices. Make it at home with this recipe.

Peace Corps

Try this simple Latin breakfast of mashed plantains with egg.

Peace Corps

View this recipe for matoke, a Ugandan staple food made from steamed green cooking bananas and typically served with soup or sauce.

Peace Corps

Try this recipe for a spicy and refreshing Thai papaya salad.

Oregon State University Extension

Find videos, posters, and kids' activities that highlight Latino foods, flavors, and traditions.