Interesting International Facts: eating in Ethiopia

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The Ethiopian diet consists of large quantities of high iron consumables like meat, fish, and poultry. Yet, one of their biggest health problems is iron deficiency. I have decided it is because they don't eat enough vegetables to help their body absorb the iron they are consuming.

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Most cultures have a food accompanient item similar to a tortilla (I use a tortilla as the standard because it comes from my culture and this is my blog). In India, it is chipoti or Naan. In Ethiopia, it is injera. Injera is made similar to a tortilla, except it is expected to firment for a couple of days before it is cooked. This firmentation process gives it a spongy texture and a sour taste. For an Ethiopian, the more sour the taste, the better the injera. I do not share their preferences.

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I was recently at a restaurant with some colleagues in Ethiopia. We had paid our bill and were waiting for the attendant to bring the change. That is when I learned the Ethiopian word for "change" is translated in English to "answer." We were waiting for our "answer." I like it!