Health and Healing Foods

"Food is first medicine," states herbalist and cook Christiane Pedre. "Every spice has purpose beyond flavor."

Traditional Remedies

Ginger tea: For digestion and colds Soursop leaves: Anti-cancer properties Moringa: Nutrition powerhouse Bitter melon: Diabetes management

Modern Challenges

- Diabetes epidemic from dietary changes - Hypertension from salt preservation traditions - Obesity from imported processed foods - Youth preferring fast food

"We must honor tradition while adapting to modern health needs," counsels nutritionist Dr. Ketty Martial. "Less salt, less frying, but keep the flavors."