International Grocery Stores – Halal Food

Grocery Stores for Halal Food

There are some challenges that new immigrants encounter in a country where halal meat is not available everywhere. Muslims can only eat halal meat to fulfill their bodily requirement of meat protein. Proteins are the building blocks of life. Our body needs protein to repair and maintain itself. People need protein in their diet to help the body repair cells and make new ones. Protein is also important for growth and development during childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy. You can purchase halal meat in London, Ontario. Please check the link below for groceries where you can get halal/zabiha meat:

http://www.zabihah.com/c/London+227/?t=g

International Grocery Stores (African)

In a new country, finding food that you are used to can be difficult. New immigrants in London often do not have access to information regarding grocery stores where they can get foods of their choice. Certain vegetables, fruits, and special spices are especially difficult to find in regular western grocery shops. This can make preparing the food you want difficult, and can cause new residents of a country to turn to pre-packaged food, or be unhappy with their diet. If you are able to find the foods that you want, then you will be in a better position to eat healthy.

Individuals from different countries in Africa have a wide range of diets. If you don’t know where to look, it can be difficult to find traditional African foods in London. Many staples of African diets are very nutritious and should be included in your diet, while fried food and sweets should be kept to a minimum. Below is a link posted containing a list, locations, and phone numbers for African grocery stores in London:

African Grocery Stores

 

Many items found in African diets can also be found in Canadian grocery stores, so make sure to check thoroughly to find the best location to buy your food. In our upcoming posts, we will be providing information on where to find other international food in London. Let us know if you know of any other places to find African foods in the comments section below!

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