The USDA’s 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans urges the U.S. population to reduce sodium consumption. However, concerns over sodium and its relation to hypertension can be found in Latin America, as well.
No longer considered exotic or even foreign by most Americans, Japanese cuisine can now be found everywhere in the U.S.--from supermarkets and convenience chains to high-end retailers and fine-dining restaurants.
The demand for halal in the U.S. and abroad from consumers has grown in the last few years. From 2005-2009, Datamonitor Group has estimated that the number of global halal product launches has increased by 150%.
The Mediterranean diet can be a simple and tasty way of
eating healthy; however, formulating for it
requires a degree of moderation and the realization that consumer
attitudes do not change overnight.
Within Africa's regions, thousands of street vendors sell all
types of soups, barbecue, kebabs, snacks, sandwiches and sweets, throughout
every big city and small town.
From signature seafood stews to traditional rice dishes, Spanish cuisine has numerous geographic influences. It is also the basis for much of the worldís culinary fare.