Tag: Healthy cultural food

A 2023 study published in the *British Journal of Nutrition* found that individuals following a traditional Mexican diet exhibited lower LDL cholesterol and better insulin sensitivity compared to those on a typical Western diet. This groundbreaking research highlights that traditional Latino food, often maligned as unhealthy, is a powerful source of nutrient-dense ingredients when prepared authentically.

According to a 2025 report, the Mediterranean diet has been ranked the number one healthiest diet for eight consecutive years. This raises the question: which cultural food is the healthiest overall? While many global cuisines boast healthy elements, the answer depends on which specific dietary patterns are examined.