Nutrition
Puerto Rican cuisine has some aspects reminiscent of its
historical connection with Spain, but it is quite distinct
from cuisines found in the U.S. Food is well seasoned but
not spicy.
Puerto Rican
Culture |
American
Majority Culture |
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Cereal with
milk, orange juice, fruit, toast, eggs and bacon, are
part of the traditional breakfast. |
Cereal with
milk, orange juice, fruit, toast, eggs and bacon, are
part of the traditional breakfast. |
Both lunch
and dinner are full meals that may include Puerto Rican
staple foods such as beans, rice, meat, fish, vegetables,
potatoes, cereals, eggs, dairy, and fruit. |
Lunch is a
light meal (e.g., a sandwich). Dinner is the important
meal. Ordering take-out or eating out is common. |
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