Presentation: Lebanon Flashcards
The lebanese food guide has ___ less fruit and vegetables that CFG
50%
What si the food guide represented by?
A cedar tree
The lebanese food guide suggests ___ more meat & alternative servings than CFG
2x
Some characteristics of the mediterranean diet include:
- lower plasma lipids
- lower blood cholesterol
- lower rates of obesity
In order to reap the benefits of the MD, foods must be consumed ____
together
What is a major intervention in food insecurity in lebanon?
World Food Programme partnering with ministry of health to provide school lunches and nutritional education
What are some major herbs?
mint, parsley, purslane
What are (3) typical foods?
Kenfeh
Mankoushe
Fakhar
What is Kenfeh?
Sweet cheese own round shaped bread
What is Mankoushe
Flat bread, topped with flatbread, labneh or eggs
What is Fakhar?
Chickpeas and hot yogurt topped with pine nuts and baked pita
What is Mezzi?
Typical lebanese spread (youzen)
What are typical dishes included in a Mezzo?
- Hummus
- Baba Ganousj
- Moutabal
- tabbouleh
- Fattoush
- Kebbeh
- Grape leaves
- Falafel
What is kofta? Kibbe nayeh?
Kofta: grilled mince beef patties
Kibbe Nayeh: Raw beef/lamb
What is Baklava? Awe?
Baklava = fall pastry prepared with pistachio and rosewater syrup Awheh = Strong thick arabic style coffee
