Costumbres y tradiciones ancestrales en la alimentación y su valor nutricional en la Comunidad Ilincho, Cantón Saraguro 2015

Abstract

Background: Ilincho Community is located one kilometer from downtown Saraguro canton, Loja Province; currently it has 150 families, of which 301 are men and 321 women. This research deals with ancestral customs and traditions in food and their nutritional value, it seeks to identify productive practices and ancestral experiences, from the everyday reality of the families of the community, based on agro-ecological practices and respect Pacha Mama to sustain a true food sovereignty and SUMAK KAWSAY (lifestyle). To determine customs and traditions in food and their nutritional value Ilincho community, 2015 Saraguro canton. Methodology: Qualitatively research the narrative was used, with the ethnographic method. The sample consisted of 30 adults 65 years of age, who just signed informed consent. The technique and methods used were the implementation of the interview, surveys and testimony by a bank of questions developed by the authors and containing sociocultural data, ancestral practices on food and their nutritional value by using open questions; Also recordings were then transcribed by the authors. The information collected helped us to build concepts and definitions that enriched our knowledge, enabling rescue the traditions of the community. The data obtained were analyzed and transcribed by a Microsoft Office Word program. Using results With the results of the research it is to rescue the ancient dietary practices as a means of preserving health through proper nutrition and raising awareness to the community itself especially young people, to reassess our ways. KEYWORDS: CUSTOMS ANCESTRAL TRADITIONS; FOOD, NUTRITIONAL VALUE, ELDERLY, COMMUNITY ILINCHO, SARAGURO, LOJA - ECUADOR