The My Plate website has wealth of information on eating wisely and tracking how well you're doing at following their tips. One page is a link to the 10 tips nutrition education series.
Here are ideas from tip sheet #31, eating from other cultures - get more details at their website (link below):
- Cook with others (it's a fun way to learn)
- Blend cultures (fusion foods are all the rage right now)
- Add a touch of spice (and less salt)
- Use familiar foods to create exotic dishes (shop at your usual store, or a farmers' market)
- Go with lower sodium numbers (read labels)
- Think about beverages (another place to try new tastes)
- Delight in cultural gatherings (have fun at a local festival)
- Show children what's important (they can learn to cook and learn about their heritage at the same time)
- Make smart choices when dining out (every culture has something that's on your diet)
- Remember that all types of food fit (so don't cut out whole groups of food)
http://myplate.gov/healthy-eating-tips/ten-tips.html
