Charlotte English School

Final Project

Student’s name: Christian Javier Chango Condor

Teacher: Mr. Oscar Sebastian Heredia

Date: September 2022

Topic: Food and health, Restaurants

 Food and health

Objective: To explain the importance of cultural gastronomic rescue as a contribution to healthy

eating.

Content Development:

"Eating is a necessity, but eating intelligently is an art"

This project explains the importance of eating ancestral foods as a contribution to being healthy.

Food and health

Nature in our country offers a variety of food products; many of these constitute part of the
cultural heritage of Ecuador. The importance of ancestral food is based on improving the quality
of life of the population by proposing the knowledge of foods such as: Fava beans, corn,
potatoes, "quinoa"; and, "chochos". These are some of the typical healthy foods of our country
that are currently losing acceptance by people; but, the most important thing is to mention that
these foods are not expensive and have very important benefits for our health.
The importance and benefits of each food are described below:
  Fava beans:

The fava beans have a very high nutritional value. They contain vitamins, minerals and
antioxidants necessary for the proper functioning of the body. They are rich in vitamin A that
benefits the skin, as well as in vitamin B1 that is essential for the nervous system. It also has
large amounts of folic acid which helps to produce new and healthy red blood cells.
 Corn:

Corn is very energetic and nutritious due to the carbohydrates and proteins it provides. In
addition, the consumption of corn positively influences our mood, concentration, memory and
sleep thanks to its excellent contributions of vitamin B1.
 Potatoes:

Potatoes are the most popular food in the world and a very reasonable source of energy that
provides us with more vitamins and minerals and fewer calories than is normally attributed to it.
Due to its nutritional characteristics and its richness in starch, the potato is equated with cereals,
because it is rich in carbohydrates and with a protein composition of 2%.
  Quinoa:

Quinoa is considered a recommended superfood to be included in our diet, due to its high
nutritional value and protein and essential amino acid content. Its flavor is pleasant, and it can be
consumed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
 Chocho:

The chocho contains great proteins and fats. The important mineral in this food is calcium, and it
is located mainly in the shell of the grain, which is why it is recommended that it be consumed
unpeeled.
Nutritional value
Nutritional value of 100 grams of fava beans
Calories 65 kcal
Proteins 4.6 g
Fats 0.4 g
Carbohydrates 8.6 gr
Fiber 4.2 grams
Iron 1.2 mg
Potassium 323 mg
Phosphorus 84 mg
 Nutritional value of 100 grams of corn
Calories 86
Nutritional value of 100 grams
Carbs 19g of potatoes
calories
Fat: 77
1.2g
Total fat
Protein 0.1g
3.2g
Cholesterol
Folic acid (vitamin B9) 460mg
μg
sodium
Potassium 6mg
270mg
Potassium 421mg
Carbohydrates 17g
dietary fiber 2.2 g
Sugars 0.8g
protein 2g
Vitamin C 19.7mg
calcium 12mg
Iron 0.8mg
Vitamin B6 0.3mg
Magnesium 23mg

Nutritional value of 100 grams of quinoa

Calories 399 kcal

Proteins 16.5 g
Fat 6.3 g
Carbohydrates 69 gr
 Calcium 148mg
Iron 13.2mg
Magnesium 249.6mg
Phosphorus 383.7 mg
Zinc 4.4mg

Nutritional value of 100 grams of chocho

protein 41 to 51%
carbohydrates 28.2%
fiber 7.1%
calcium 15%
iron 10%

Structuring of the typical dish with ancestral products from Ecuador

Cooked potatoes, with fava beans, corn and cheese.

It is a typical dish organized by our ancestors and recognized as a gastronomic emblem.

Conclusion
Ecuadorian gastronomy is varied and unique in the world. We have typical products that
contribute to the benefit of our health, in this sense, with the recovery of ancestral edible
products such as: fava beans, potatoes, quinoa, corn and “chochos”, the importance of eating and
the advantages they provide for our Body. Also, the gastronomic legacy of our ancestors who
consumed these foods and enjoyed excellent health is revalued.
 Questions
1. What is the importance of eating ancestral foods as a contribution to be healthy?
2. What are the benefits of eating fava beans?
3. What is the name of the cereal that is considered superfood?
4. What`s the name of the most famous food in the world?
5. What is the most important mineral present in Chochos?