Latin American Food Pictures - Canadian Diabetes Association

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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-pastade-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,
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile109.stm
Latin American foods – Spanish
Grains and
Starches
Granos y
Almidones
Plantain and
sweet potato
1/3 cup
Plátano y
papa dulce
1/3 taza
Corn
½ cup
Maíz
½ taza
Tamales,
Humitas
1 (3oz)
Enchiladas,
Burritos
1 tortilla (6”)
Taco Shells
2 (5”)
Granola
1 bar
1 barra
Maria,
Arrow root
3
Soda crackers
Galletas de soda
7
French fries
Papas Fritas
10
Flan
¼ cup
¼ taza
Guava paste
1 tbsp
Pasta de guayaba
1 cucharada
Dulce de leche
1½ tbsp
1½ cucharada
Panela
1 tbsp
1 cucharada
Churros
1
Pastry
Facturas
½
Torta negra,
mazamorada
2” squares
Cuadrado 2”
Meringue
1 medium
Merengue
1 mediano
Cookies
Galletas
2
Jam
1 tbsp
Mermelada
1 cucharada
Collard greens
Berza
Nopales
Palm hearts
Palmitos
Pumkin
1 cup
Calabaza
1 taza
Okra
Tortilla 1(6”)
Cassava
¼ cup
Yuca
¼ taza
Yellow Corn
Hominy
¾ cup
Mote
¾ taza
Cassava flour
1/3 cup
Harina de yuca
1/3 taza
Corn Flour
3 tbsp
Harina de maíz
3 cucharadas
Potato
½ cup
Papa
½ taza
Pasta
½ cup
½ taza
Bread
1 slice
Pan
1 rebanda
Arepa
¾ cup flour and
1 oz meat or cheese
¾ taza de masa
y 1 oz de carne o
queso
Pupusa
¾ cup flour and 1
oz meat or cheese
¾ taza de masa
y 1 oz de carne o
queso
Quesadilla
1 tortilla (6”)
Hamburger,
hotdog
Hamburguesa
½
Hot Cereal
¾ cup
Cereal Caliente
¾ taza
Soup
1 cup
Sopa
1 taza
Stew
1 cup
1 taza
Empanadas
1 medium
1 mediano
Buñuelos
2 medium
2 medianos
Fritters
2 small
Croquetas
2 pequeñas
Popcorn, low fat
3 cups
Pipoca baja
en grasa
3 tazas
Rice Pudding
¼ cup
Arroz con leche
¼ taza
Chocolates
1
Dulces
1 medium
1 mediano
Alfajores
2 small
2 pequeños
Cake
2” square
Pastel
Cuadrado de 2”
Chilli Peppers
Ají
Chayote
Quinoa
2 tbsp
2 cucharadas
Snacks
Refrigerio
Sweets
Dulces
Vegetables
Vegetales
Carrot
Zanahoria
Vegetables
Vegetales
Eggplant
Berenjena
Beetroots
Betarraga
Persimmon
Caqui
½
Passion Fruit
Maracuyá
1
Star fruit
3 medium
Carambola
3 medianos
Banana
1 small
Plátano
1 pequeño
Melon
1 cup
Melón
1 taza
Orange
1 medium
Naranja
1 mediano
Ceviche
1 oz
Cod Fish
Bacalao
1 oz
Shell fish
Camarones
1 oz
Chilli
1 oz lean ground
beef and/or beans
1 oz carne molida
y/o frijoles
Sausage
Chorizo (Limite)
3 oz
Queso Fresco
1 oz
Avocado
Aguacate
Nuts, seeds
1 tbsp
Nueces y
semillas
1 cucharada
Chicharrón
Limit
Limite
Herbal tea
(no sugar)
Hierba mate sin
azúcar
Agua Fresca
½ cup
½ taza
Fruits
Frutas
Canned Fruit
in juice
½ cup
Frutas enlatadas
en su jugo propio
½ taza
Guava
Guayaba
2
Mango
½ medium
½ mediano
Papaya
1 cup
1 taza
Beans
½ cup
Frijoles
½ taza
Chicken
Pollo
1 oz
BBQ
Churrasco
1 oz
Milanesa
1 oz
Condensed milk
1 tbsp
Leche
Condensada
1 cucharada
Coconut Milk
2 tbsp
Leche de coco
2 cucharadas
Heavy cream
1 tbsp
Crema de leche
o nata
1 cucharada
Cheese,
Spreadable
1 tbsp
Requesón
1 cucharada
Pineapple
¾ cup
Piña
¾ taza
Meat and
alternatives
Carnes y
alternativos
Fats
Grasas
1/6
Other
Otro
Energy drinks
and pop
½ cup
Refrescos y
energéticas
½ taza
Arroz y frijoles
Rice and beans
1/3 cup rice,
½ cup beans
1/3 taza de arroz,
½ taza de frijoles