Food, Food, Food! (Final)

Perfectly boiled Italian noodles; topped of with a zesty spaghetti sauce. A crunchy crust baked in a brick oven with a great tomato sauce. Melted cheese covers every inch of the perfect Italian pizza. The toppings are endless. Or maybe someone is craving a burrito or taco. Each country has their own culture, traditions, and type of food. Food is what makes everybody different; but it also draws people together at the same time. You are what you eat is perfect statement for describing one’s culture and country.

Imagine eating a greased up, heart stopping burger from McDonalds. That’s what many Americans eat for everyday lunch. The American food culture is a giant melting pot. There is food from every different country here in the United States. There are also people here from the entire world. With different types of cultures and traditions, it brings many different types of food to America. Since the United States is a giant melting pot; there is food from every part of the world. Many of those different types of food start up in the restaurant business. With the fast food industry booming; it is a perfect match for American way of life. The people of the United States are always on the run. The fast food industry is bringing America’s food to different parts of the world. For instances, McDonalds and other corporations are opening stores all over the world. Many Americans forget about traditional foods and start to eat fast food. The entire way of life here in America is changing to a fast food nation.

Italy has their own type of traditions and foods. From fresh baked pizzas, to all different types of noodle dishes. Those certain types of food help to shape the Italians identity. These different types of food dishes separates the Italian traditions from the rest. Italy is one of many countries that stick to their own type of food. To this day many individuals stick the old traditions and customs. With their tradition and customs at large; it’s the perfect ingredient for great food. Along with Italy, Mexico has continued their food traditions as well. The different types of food that Mexicans cook has been in their family for years. The foods that the Mexicans cook shape their identity. Most Mexicans eat their favorite dishes; which includes flour tortillas, burritos, and many other different types of food cuisines. Each of those main food dishes shape their identity and culture from the rest of the world. Different types of food can separate many cultures and identities from other cultures.
One thing that people do not realize is that different types of food can make societies different from one another. For example, if you go to China and shop in the markets, every market has there own spot on the street. The markets are usually family owned and that's their main source of income. The different types of food varies, such as, cows brain, heart, lungs, and many parts of the animal. Their culture teaches the Chinese people to never waste any part of the animal. On the other hand, America's markets are the exact opposite. The grocery stores in America are a giant store owned by big corporations. The food that the markets sells are shipped across the country. American people usually waste many parts of the animal as well. These food markets help shape certain societies and cultures. The food that the people buy help shape us and make us who we are.

Different types of food styles can separate individuals from each other as well. A person on diet is going to eat healthier than someone that is carnivore. Food can also tell a lot of people about how a person is living. From just looking at an individual's grocery recite, you can tell if someone is living a healthy life or a unhealthy life. Many people also say the type of food that someone eats can tell the type of emotion that the person is feeling. If there was an individual that is depressed they would tend to eat sweet foods. Different types of food that someone eats can show their own lifestyle. Food helps to shape someone's personality and how they live.

Many countries take pride in their traditions and different types of food. When a country has a tourist; that country makes sure that the person is fully satisfied. Many cultures keep cooking their traditional food dishes. The traditional food dishes that are prepared comes with different customs. These customs separate societies and countries from one another. Food may be a little part of life, but food makes you who you are.