PRESENTED BY: Trung Thanh Nguyen, Kiyeol Park, Yonghyuk Suh, Clive Fernandes, John Frederick Palmero

1. GROUP PRESENTATION
HOSF 1255

2. Presented by
• Trung Thanh Nguyen
• Kiyeol Park
• Yonghyuk Suh
• Clive Fernandes
• John Frederick Palmero

3. About India
• Short information on India
• Distance
• 4 influences of food choices

4. About India
• Country located in the southern part of the continent of
Asia. Located in the northern and eastern hemispheres
– Borders
• Pakistan (West)
• China, Nepal and Bhutan (Northeast)
• Bangladesh, Myanmar (East)
– Capital: New Delhi
– 29 States
– Fun fact: India is the second
most-populous country after China (Wolpert et al, 1998)
REFERENCE:
• Wolpert, P., Alam, M., Calkins, P., Champakalakshmi, R., Dikshit, K.R., Shwartzberg, J., . . . Spear., T.G. (2018). India.
Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/place/India

5. About India: Distance
• India is 11,462 km away from Canada
– 11,801 km is the distance between Toronto and Agra where the famous Taj
Mahal is located
– Cheapest price ticket from Toronto to Agra city is 4,495CAD (Skyscanner, n.d.)
REFERENCE:
• Skyscanner. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.skyscanner.ca/

6. • Four influences on food choices in India
1. Climate is humid and Subtropical. Produces large
amounts of rice and Jowar (Sorghum). (Indian
Agriculture, n.d.)
About India: Influences
REFERENCE:
• Indian Agriculture (GS-3) – Major Crops in India. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://neoias.com/neo-notes/643-indian-agriculture-major-crops

7. 2. Religion prohibited some food (Hammond, 2012)
– Hindu: Pork, Blood, Carrion, Alcoholic Beverages
– Islam: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Beef and Eggs
– Jainism: Meat and Root Vegetables
– Christian: Fasting from meat, fish, eggs, dairy on different
periods
About India: Influences
REFERENCE:
• Hammond, P. (2012). Religious dietary guidelines and restrictions.
Retrieved from http://www.chewfo.com/philosophical-reasons-for-food-choices/religious-dietary-restrictions/

8. 3. Invasion helped influence Indian cuisine (Influences in
Indian Food, n.d.)
– Mongolians: Introduced hot pot cooking
– Persians: Introduced elegant dining styles
– Chinese: Brought along stir-fries and sweet taste of food
4. Trade partners made some ingredients available
(Hammond, 2012)
– Portuguese: Initiator of tomatoes, chili, potato; later became main
components of Indian cuisines
– Arabs: Introduced coffee and Asafoetida powder
About India: Influences
REFERENCE:
• Influences in Indian Food. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.indianetzone.com/39/influences_on_indian_food.htm
• Hammond, P. (2012). Religious dietary guidelines and restrictions.
Retrieved from http://www.chewfo.com/philosophical-reasons-for-food-choices/religious-dietary-restrictions/

9. Indian Food
• Indian food trademark
• Meal samples
• Traditional desserts

10. • Indian food trademark (Freeman, 2017)
– Fragrant Spices, Silky Sauces, Curries, Gravies
Indian Food: Trademark
REFERENCE:
• Freeman, M. (2017). What Is the Main Food of India? Retrieved from https://traveltips.usatoday.com/main-food-india-11361.html

11. • Meal Samples (NDTV Food, n.d.)
Masala Bhindi
Lunch
Indian Food: Meals
Moong Dal Cheela
Breakfast
Chettinad Fish Fry
Dinner
REFERENCE:
• NDTV Food. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://food.ndtv.com/

12. • Traditional Desserts (NDTV Food, n.d.)
Modak
Sweet Flour
Dumplings
Indian Food: Desserts
Paal Payasam
Pudding
Gulab Jamun
Deep-fried Snack
REFERENCE:
• NDTV Food. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://food.ndtv.com/

13. Food Guide
• Number and types of food groups
• Serving sizes
• Number of servings per group
• Fats and oils used
• Sustainability

14. Food Guide: Food Groups
Canada
• Vegetables and fruits
• Grain products
• Milk and alternatives
• Meat and alternatives
India
• Cereals, millets, and pulses
• Vegetables and fruits
• Milk and milk products, egg,
meat, and fish
• Oil & fats, and nuts &
oilseeds
REFERENCE:
• Food-based dietary guidelines. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/nutrition/education/food-based-dietary-guidelines

15. Food Guide: Serving Sizes
Canada
• Vegetables (125g) and fruit
(125g) : Fresh, frozen of canned
• Grain products: Bread 1 slice
(35g)
• Milk and alternatives Milk or
powdered milk 250ml (1 cup)
• Meat and alternatives: Cooked
fish, shellfish, poultry, lean
meat (75g)
• Fats and Oils (30-45ml)
India
• Cereals, millets, and pulses (30g)
• Vegetables (100g) and
fruits (100g)
• Milk and milk products (100g),
egg, meat, and fish (100g)
• Oil & fats, and nuts & oilseeds (5g)
• Fats and Oils (25ml)
REFERENCE:
• Food-based dietary guidelines. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/nutrition/education/food-based-dietary-guidelines

16. Food Guide: Number of Servings
Canada
• Vegetables and fruits
– Male: 8-10
– Female: 7-8
• Grain products
– Male: 8
– Female: 6-7
• Milk and alternatives
– Male: 2
– Female: 2
• Meat and alternatives
– Male: 2
– Female: 3
India
• Cereals, millets, and pulses
– Male: 12
– Female: 9
• Vegetables and fruits
– Male: 4
– Female: 4
• Milk and milk products, egg, meat,
and fish
– Male: 3(milk) 1(fish)
– Female: 3(milk) 1(fish)
• Oil & fats, and nuts & oilseeds
– Male: 5
– Female: 4
REFERENCE:
• Food-based dietary guidelines. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/nutrition/education/food-based-dietary-guidelines

17. • When adding the suggested serving
sizes for India (for both male and
female), it seems to be just enough and
might be considered heavy, assuming
all the suggested food is included
Food Guide: Sustainability

18. Strengths and Concerns
• Benefits of Indian cuisine
• Problems on Indian diet

19. Strengths and Concerns: Benefits
• Dazzling array of cooked fruits and vegetables preserved from Indian
cooking
• Traditional Indian cooking uses fresh ingredients and dishes are made
from scratch
• Spices like turmeric, ginger, garlic, green chilies are often used and it has
health benefits
• Yoghurts and fermented milks are often used in dishes promoting healthy
digestive tract (Indian food offers benefits, n.d.)
REFERENCE:
• Indian Food Offers More Benefits Than Satisfy Your Appetite. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.cinnamonsoho.com/indian-food-good-for-health/

20. Strengths and Concerns: Problems
• Eating patterns promote health issues
– Physical: indigestion, severe stomach infections, cardiovascular issues, obesity,
cholesterol, diabetes, hyper-tension (blood pressure) and related conditions
– Emotional: Anger, anxiety, depression, sleep problems and similar issues can
turn into major disorders
• Weighty Meals – High Carbs and High Glycaemic (Blood Sugar)
• Sweet Tooth – Sugar, Sweets and Artificial Sweetener
• Junk Love – The Fast Food Meals
• The Lifestyle Problems –Family, Workplace and Society (Dsouza,
n.d.)
REFERENCE:
• Dsouza , T.(n.d.) Problems With The Indian Diet. Retrieved from http://www.cinnamonsoho.com/indian-food-good-for-health/

21. Indian Food in Toronto
• Banjara Indian Cuisine
• Little India Restaurant
• Pukka

22. Indian Food in Toronto
• Banjara Indian Cuisine
• Website: torontobanjara.com
• Address:
– Bloor St., 796 Bloor St. W.,
Toronto, ON
– Eglinton Ave., 164 Eglinton
Ave. E. Toronto, ON

23. Indian Food in Toronto
• Little India
Restaurant
• Website: littleindia.ca
• Address:
– 255 Queen Street
West, Toronto, ON

24. Indian Food in Toronto
• Pukka
• Website: pukka.ca
• Address:
– 778 St. Clair Ave. W,
Toronto, ON

25. Any questions?

26. PRESENTED BY:
Trung Thanh Nguyen
Kiyeol Park
Yonghyuk Suh
Clive Fernandes
John Frederick Palmero