Our Multicultural Dietitian offers nutrition advice that respects cultural diversity, promoting health by acknowledging various dietary preferences and customs. See below for more information
Importance of Multicultural Health Nutrition
Providing nutritional advice that respects different cultural backgrounds fosters better health while honouring cultural identities. Focusing on cultural sensitivity enhances care for diverse communities within NHSGGC.
The role involves working with Health Improvement, translation services, and Dietetic Teams to plan and deliver training for healthcare professionals, carers, and staff, with a focus on multicultural nutrition.
African general information
The traditional African diet is varied and balanced. It primarily consists of carbohydrates from staples such as rice, potatoes, cassava, yam, and plantains. This diet also includes meat, poultry, fish, and fresh fruits, which provide essential vitamins and fibre. Meals are usually seasoned with salt and herbs, and common cooking methods include frying, stewing, or boiling. Click here for more links.
Asian general information
The traditional South Asian diet is healthy and balanced, featuring a high carbohydrate intake, along with lentils, pulses, vegetables, and meats, which provide essential vitamins, minerals, fibre, and protein. It includes a variety of fresh vegetables like cauliflower, okra, and spinach, and fruits such as bananas, grapes, and mangoes. Click here for more links.
Eastern European General Information
The Eastern European diet comprises a variety of hearty dishes. It includes eggs, dairy products, grains, vegetables, fish, poultry, red meats, and fruit. Common dishes feature various doughs and pastries, kashas, breads, pickles, sauerkraut, beet soup, and dumplings.
Translated diet sheets
We are developing our range of resources for translated diet sheets. The resource below Eating to Feel Better (Easy Read) has handy tips how to increase the calories and protein in your diet.