Ever wondered what a weeks worth of groceries looks like to people around the world? Photographer Peter Menzel did capturing images of the shopping trips from average families across the globe. The pictures highlight the differences and similarities of diets across cultures. The general trend is unsurprising: Western nations are heavy on processed and prepackaged food, while many of the Asian, African, and Middle Eastern families rely on raw ingredients more heavily.
A few of the pictures are a little shocking does the average Mexican family really drink that much Coca-Cola? Do Italians really eat that much bread? How do families in rural Chad get by on so little? Read on and discover what a weeks worth of groceries looks like in 19 countries around the world.
United States
American families consume a fairly balanced mix of packaged, frozen, and fresh food. Fast food or takeout are regularly substituted for home-cooked meals.
