


Hi. My name is Anna. I come from Panama, and I have been living in the USA for over 10 years. Let me show you how my life has changed after the immigration.

This is the priest. In Panama, I was a Catholic. I used to think he was a mediator between God and humans. But now as a Christian, I believe I can communicate directly with God.




I eat rice, bean, corn and vegetables at every meal both in Panama and the US. Corn is eaten mostly as tortillas. However, in the US, I sometimes eat breads in place of the tortillas.






In Panama, I eat traditional dishes like sancocho and tamales on special occasions and on Sundays. In the US, I eat them less often. Instead, I eat more of the high-sugar and high-fat food like ice cream, cake and chips.



On the left side is lard. It is made from animal fat. In Panama, I fry food with lard. In the US, I use vegetable oil. Moreover, I bake more and fry less.






When sick, I avoid eating cold and fatty food. For minor illnesses, I prefer using home and herbal remedies to seeking help from a doctor both in Panama and in the US.




In Panama, I am at a higher risk of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and chagas heart disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi virus.



But here in the US, I am more likely to be overweight and be exposed to chemical hazards such as pesticide and herbicide at work.
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Hi. My name is Anna. I come from Panama, and I have been living in the USA for over 10 years. Let me show you how my life has changed after the immigration.

This is the priest. In Panama, I was a Catholic. I used to think he was a mediator between God and humans. But now as a Christian, I believe I can communicate directly with God.




I eat rice, bean, corn and vegetables at every meal both in Panama and the US. Corn is eaten mostly as tortillas. However, in the US, I sometimes eat breads in place of the tortillas.

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