Watch VideoMexican food may curb cancer
Story By: Bea Karnes
Source: NBC
There is good news for those who love Mexican food; a new study says a native Mexican diet may reduce the risk of breast cancer in women. A Utah scientist studied hundreds of women and their daily diets. The study found that traditional Mexican foods like soups, cheeses, and tomato based sauces could actually prevent breast cancer.
Many women told of the findings attribute the results to chile. "I think it's that hot flavor that we crave, that's probably the most addicting part of it, so maybe there's something with that and the body chemistry and how the body functions," said Stephanie Jaquez.
The study was based on the diets of Caucasian and Hispanic women. The full study can be found in April's edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
