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Latin American Food Pictures The information in this resource was developed as part of the Latin American, nutrition resource project. The represented Latin American regions include countries from South and Central America. Since information on Latin American diets in Canada is limited, this resource may be helpful for nutrition counselors advising clients of Latin American origin with diabetes. The results cannot be considered representative of foods commonly consumed by all Latin Americans, as there are wide variations in diet among Latin American communities. Further information on adapting Latin American diets to reflect diabetes management is also available in another resource called,” Beyond the Basics: Lifestyle Choices for Diabetes Prevention and Management” available from the CDA literature order desk. Portions sizes listed in this resource correspond to approximately 15 grams (g) of available carbohydrates. These portion sizes have been reviewed by a working group of diabetes educators and dietitians, however may vary between cultures and food preparation methods. The content is the sole responsibility of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Reproduction is permitted, provided source is acknowledged.

Possible Uses Two versions of the Latin American food pictures are available for use: this Adobe pdf version with translations OR food pictures alone in a zipped format. These pictures are available from the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) website. www.diabetes.ca This pdf with translations can be used in a number of ways:

• The food picture page can be printed on Avery label #05165 (8 ½” x 11” white full size sheets). This sticker page can then be used to cut out food groups and insert on the Beyond the Basics Meal Planning Poster.

• The page can be printed and used as a handout on its own for portion size control or along

with the Beyond the Basics Meal Planning poster for carbohydrate counting. • The page may be useful when obtaining diet histories to identify commonly consumed

foods. The zipped file contains the pictures only as JPEG files. These can be copied to a variety of media. Examples of possible uses include:

• In PowerPoint presentations for dietary education • Added to existing institutional handouts to supply images of foods familiar to the Latin

American culture • Copied to cards for group activities such as food sorting games, etc.

Note on Portions Portion sizes have been calculated, where possible for 15g of available carbohydrate, from references 1-10. No food analyses were undertaken. Portion sizes for some foods were not available in which case the portion sizes for the key ingredients have been provided. Portions sizes may vary within Latin American cultural groups and based on individual cooking methods. N.B- foods advised to limit such as chicharrón or sausages are low in carbohydrates but very high in saturated fat. Development This and the other online resources in this series were developed as part of the Latin American nutrition tool project. Latin American communities which were represented include countries in South America and Central America. Food lists for Spanish and Portuguese speakers were developed and reviewed by the Latin American Working Group. External professional experts who work with Latin American communities or are of Latin American origin were consulted to indicate foods commonly consumed on the food list. Acknowledgement Reproduction is permitted, provided source is acknowledged. This resource was created with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada. Revised as necessary by the Latin American Nutrition Resource Working Group. All content approved by the Canadian Diabetes Association, 2012. References

1. Canadian Nutrient File 2012 2. US National Nutrient Database 2012 3. The Canadian Diabetes Association. Beyond the Basics: Meal Planning for Healthy

Eating, Diabetes Prevention and Management July 25, 2005 – Longer lists References: USDA, 2004 (Release 17); Canadian Nutrient File, 2005.

4. American Diabetes Association. My Food Advisor, Explorar Alimentos. Retrieved December 2011, http://tracker.diabetes.org/es/explore/

5. Departamento de Nutricão da Sociedad Brasileira de Diabetes. Manual official de contagem de carbohidratos para profissionais da saúde. Rio de Janeiro 2009, Pg 43- 62

6. Livestrong.com, Calories in Guava paste. Retrieved April 2012, http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/goya/guava-paste-pasta-de-guayaba/

7. Hispanic Kitchen, Latin food Glossary: Spanish into English. Retrieved February 2012, http://www.hispanickitchen.com/page/latin-food-dictionary-spanish#P

8. Conteo de carbohidratos y lista de intercambios. Vivr bien con diabetes (2005). Novo Nordisk.

9. Eagle brand condensed milk nutrition label 10. Health link BC, energy drinks. Retrieved December 2011,

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Grains and Starches

Granos y Almidones

Tortilla 1(6”) Cassava ¼ cupYuca

¼ taza

Yellow Corn Hominy ¾ cup Mote

¾ taza

Cassava flour 1/3 cup

Harina de yuca1/3 taza

Corn Flour 3 tbsp

Harina de maíz3 cucharadas

Quinoa2 tbsp

2 cucharadas

Plantain and sweet potato

1/3 cupPlátano y

papa dulce 1/3 taza

Corn½ cupMaíz

½ taza

Potato ½ cupPapa

½ taza

Pasta½ cup½ taza

Bread1 slice

Pan1 rebanda

Arepa ¾ cup flour and

1 oz meat or cheese¾ taza de masa y 1 oz de carne o

queso

Pupusa ¾ cup flour and 1 oz meat or cheese¾ taza de masa y 1 oz de carne o

queso

Tamales, Humitas1 (3oz)

Enchiladas, Burritos

1 tortilla (6”)

Taco Shells2 (5”)

Quesadilla1 tortilla (6”)

Hamburger, hotdog

Hamburguesa½

Hot Cereal¾ cup

Cereal Caliente¾ taza

Soup 1 cupSopa 1 taza

Stew1 cup 1 taza

Snacks

Refrigerio

Empanadas1 medium1 mediano

Buñuelos 2 medium

2 medianos

Fritters2 small

Croquetas2 pequeñas

Popcorn, low fat3 cups

Pipoca baja en grasa3 tazas

Granola1 bar

1 barra

Maria, Arrow root

3

Soda crackersGalletas de soda

7

French friesPapas Fritas

10

Sweets

Dulces

Rice Pudding ¼ cup

Arroz con leche¼ taza

Chocolates1

Dulces1 medium 1 mediano

Flan¼ cup¼ taza

Guava paste1 tbsp

Pasta de guayaba1 cucharada

Dulce de leche1½ tbsp

1½ cucharada

Panela1 tbsp

1 cucharada

Churros1

Alfajores2 small

2 pequeños

Cake2” square

PastelCuadrado de 2”

Pastry

Facturas½

Torta negra, mazamorada

2” squaresCuadrado 2”

Meringue1 medium Merengue1 mediano

CookiesGalletas

2

Jam 1 tbsp

Mermelada1 cucharada

Vegetables

Vegetales

Chilli Peppers

AjíChayote Collard greens

BerzaNopales Palm hearts

PalmitosPumkin

1 cupCalabaza

1 taza

Okra CarrotZanahoria

Latin American foods – Spanish

Vegetables

Vegetales

EggplantBerenjena

BeetrootsBetarraga

Fruits

Frutas

PersimmonCaqui

½

Passion FruitMaracuyá

1

Star fruit3 mediumCarambola3 medianos

GuavaGuayaba

2

Mango½ medium½ mediano

Papaya1 cup1 taza

Canned Fruit in juice ½ cup

Frutas enlatadas en su jugo propio

½ taza

Pineapple¾ cupPiña

¾ taza

Banana1 smallPlátano

1 pequeño

Melon 1 cup

Melón1 taza

Orange1 mediumNaranja

1 mediano

Meat and alternatives

Carnes y alternativos

Ceviche1 oz

Cod FishBacalao

1 oz

Shell fishCamarones

1 oz

Beans½ cupFrijoles½ taza

ChickenPollo1 oz

BBQChurrasco

1 oz

Milanesa1 oz

Arroz y frijoles Rice and beans

1/3 cup rice, ½ cup beans

1/3 taza de arroz, ½ taza de frijoles

Chilli 1 oz lean ground

beef and/or beans 1 oz carne molida

y/o frijoles

SausageChorizo (Limite)

3 oz

Queso Fresco1 oz

Fats

Grasas

AvocadoAguacate

1/6

Nuts, seeds1 tbsp

Nueces y semillas

1 cucharada

ChicharrónLimit

Limite

Condensed milk1 tbsp Leche

Condensada1 cucharada

Coconut Milk2 tbsp

Leche de coco2 cucharadas

Heavy cream1 tbsp

Crema de leche o nata

1 cucharada

Cheese, Spreadable

1 tbspRequesón

1 cucharada

Other

Otro

Herbal tea (no sugar)

Hierba mate sin azúcar

Agua Fresca½ cup½ taza

Energy drinks and pop ½ cup

Refrescos y energéticas

½ taza