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I'm probably being naive here, but aren't Asian countries' low mortality levels recognized as a result of their diets? If there is one staple one could point to

I'm probably being naive here, but aren't Asian countries' low mortality levels recognized as a result of their diets? If there is one staple one could point to as being shared between Hispanics and Asians, must that staple be rice? I just wonder if the choice of main starch - which is consumed so commonly across cultures - distinguished Hispanic Americans from other Americans, who are more likely to rely on corn or wheat as their staple starch.

jmulho 11y ago
Don't forget beans. A 20 point drop in cholesterol might explain the difference [1]. Perhaps the lack of access to healthcare explains the difference. Healthcare is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. [2]. Why does the effect dissipate for the second and third generation? My theory: Mexican restaurants in the U.S. supply a free bottomless basket of fried corn chips with every meal. [1] http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/beans/ http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/beans/ [2] http://nutritionfacts.org/2013/07/16/dr-gregers-new-annual-year-in-review-presentation/ http://nutritionfacts.org/2013/07/16/dr-gregers-new-annual-y...