Foods/Drinks/Lifestyle Habits/Health/Medicine Practice

Cultura:

Foods/Drinks/Lifestyle Habits/Health/Medicine Practice of Spanish Speaking Countries

Para mantener

la salud

Vicks VapoRub is supposed to help break up congestion and relieve coughing. Studies show it can help children sleep. For Latino families, the salve is a cure-all, used for anything!

La medicina = medicine

Cultura: Para mantener la salud

Multiple Choice

¿Cómo se dice "medicine"

• la receta

• la medicina

• el doctor

• la comida

Multiple Choice

¿Qué puedes comer para mejorar (to make better) la salud si estás enfermo (if you're sick)?

• el helado

• los refrescos

• las galletas

• el caldo de pollo

You may start your day with a hot cup of café, but to feel better when you are sick, you should drink a cup of té. Many Latinos believe in the power of herbal remedies, such as herbal tea as medicine.

el té = tea

el mate = yerba mate tea

Cultura: Para mantener la salud

​El mate es la bebida nacional de Argentina, Paraguay y Uruguay.

Es bueno para beber.

Multiple Choice

¿Qué debes (what should you) beber cuando estás enfermo (if you're sick)?

• el té

• los refrescos

• el café

• las cervezas

In many Spanish speaking countries, it is common to get around by bicycle or by walking. Generally speaking, Latin Americans and Spanish young people are more active due to commuting to school, and a stronger sports/leisure culture (like soccer).

Cultura: Para mantener la salud

Multiple Choice

¿Qué deporte es más popular para las personas en los países hispanohablantes?

• el tenis

• el fútbol

• la pista

• el hockey

Although similar to the United States where large modern cities have supermarkets, most areas in Spanish speaking countries have local mercados. Food is fresher and more affordable, and therefore people are usually healthier. Many people also grow their own produce or raise meat.

el mercado = market (like a farmers/street market or flea market for food and goods)

Cultura: Para mantener la salud

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items would you NOT find at a mercado?

• las judías verdes

• las uvas

• los bolígrafos

• el pescado

Is Hispanic/Latino food healthy?

Well... Latin American staple ingredients like corn (in the form of tortillas, tamales, pupusas, etc.), beans, chilies, tomato, and even avocados are all individually nutritious and make up an overall healthy eating pattern. As with any foods, eating balanced and in moderation is what is important.

Cultura: Para mantener la salud

Multiple Choice

Which of the following options would you say are items which, in general, are NOT healthy (no saludable/es malo para la salud)

• las grasas, el helado, los postres

• las uvas, las fresas, los plátanos

• los guisantes, los tomates, las papas

• el pescado, la carne, la mantequilla