1. Diets in the West

2. There are many allergies to food and special diets in the West.

3. Many people are allergic to peanuts. Some people will die if they eat one peanut. Image courtesy of criminalatt at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

4. Many people can’t or don’t eat wheat or gluten. It’s called a gluten free ( 不含肤质 ) diet.

6. Many people can’t eat dairy products.

7. Some people are vegetarian. No meat.

8. Some people are vegan. No meat and no dairy. Nothing from an animal.

9. Many people are on a low-carb diet. (low carbohydrates) Very little or no bread, rice, sugar, noodles, etc. Mostly meat, veggies, oils, and nuts.

10. Menu from a restaurant chain that has low-carb cheesecake. Many restaurant chains have gluten-free, vegetarian, low-carb, and other dishes for people who follow a certain diet.

11. Some people are on the paleo diet. Meats, nuts, veggies, and berries. No grains, dairy, beans, or other processed food.

12. Some people do a low-fat diet.

13. Sugar Free (for people with diabetes 糖尿病 )

15. What is the typical diet in your hometown for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Do you or anybody you know have an allergy to any kind of food? Do you or anybody you know eat a special diet? If yes, what is it?