Organic Food in Haiti

Yon plat mayi moulen, sos pwa ak legim san vyann

Yon plat mayi moulen, sos pwa ak legim san vyann

Look at this nice dish of Haitian food: Corn meal with beans sauce and legume which consists of eggplant, spinach, cabbage, carrots, no meat. Add to that some sliced organic avocado and you have yourself a whole food plant based diet.

Gade sa... Bon manje neg andeyo. Yon bel plat mayi moulen blan, sos pwa ak legim berejen ak zepina, chou, kawot, san vyann ak bon zaboka peyi. Sa se yon ban manje kreyol.

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Spices in Haiti: Poireau (Leek in English)

Spices in Haiti: Poireau (Leek in English)

Haitians call it Powo in Creole, Poireau in French, but in English this vegetable is called Leek.

Leek/Poireau adds the following nutrients to your meal: Vitamin K, Manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B-6, iron and magnesium

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What's for Breakfast : Boiled eggs and sliced mangoes

What's for Breakfast : Boiled eggs and sliced mangoes

When it's mango season in Haiti, there's of plenty of fresh organic mangoes to eat. Add some boiled eggs to the plate and you have yourself a nice, delicious organic Haitian breakfast.

I always add crushed garlic and leek (that's poireau in French) on top of my boiled eggs.

Leek or poireau in French adds the following to your breakfast:
potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B-6, iron and magnesium to this simple breakfast.

Garlic reduces your blood pressure, improves your cholesterol level, improves your bone health. overall, it helps you live longer.

To learn more about the eggs and mangoes health properties, read the related articles below.

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Haiti Street Vendors - Machan Mayi Boukannen

Haiti Street Vendors - Machan Mayi Boukannen

Look at this photo... A Haitian street vendor selling Mayi Boukannen (baked corn on the cob).

If you are looking for a quick snack in the streets of Haiti that does cost too much, mayi boukannen is a great option. It's organic and nothing is added, no sugar, no salt, nada...

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