Traditional foods around the world
Gender and cooking roles
Cultural nutrition myths
100

This traditional dish from Mexico consists of corn tortillas filled with meat, beans, and cheese, often topped with salsa

What is Tacos?

100

In many cultures, this gender is traditionally expected to be the primary cook for the household.

What is women?

100

This common belief in many cultures claims that eating this fruit will "keep the doctor away," though it's not a cure-all.

What is an apple?

200

Native to South Asia, this staple flatbread is traditionally cooked in a tandoor and accompanies many meals.

What is Naan?

200

In indigenous communities, women were often responsible for gathering these, while men focused on hunting.

What are Fruits, vegetables and grains?

200

In many cultures, it's believed that drinking this on an empty stomach will "burn fat," though science doesn’t support it.

What is carbohydrates?

300

This traditional Middle Eastern dish is made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, shaped into balls, and fried.

What is falafel?

300

This activity, considered traditionally feminine in some societies, is now increasingly shared by men and women, especially in urban areas.

What is grocery shopping?

300

In some cultures, people believe eating this part of an egg is unhealthy because it contains fat, though it also contains most of the egg’s nutrients.

What is egg yolk?
400

A staple of West African cuisine, this starchy dish is made by boiling and pounding root vegetables like yam or cassava.

What is fufu?
400

During WWII, women were encouraged to enter this profession due to male labor shortages, yet it remained male-dominated afterward. 

What is head chefs?

400

Many people believe that avoiding this food group entirely will lead to rapid weight loss, but it's actually essential for energy.

What is carbohydrates?

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