Why do people say that Mexican food is unhealthy when latinos outlive blacks and whites?

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Most latinos in the U.S. are of Mexican ancestry and I'm sure other latinos have healthy food as well but for some reason people are always downing anything Mexican just because it is Mexican.Why do people say that Mexican food is unhealthy when latinos outlive blacks and whites?
Newer generation of Mexican foods and people are unhealthy. The older generation Mexicans lived longer because they ate healthier and all natural (especially if they came from Mexico). I highly doubt the Mexican Americans growing up now will live longer or as long as their elders.

Some of the ingredients in Mexican food are very healthy but they also add unhealthy things to it.

Also many people think Mexican food is the same as tex mex or Tacobell.Why do people say that Mexican food is unhealthy when latinos outlive blacks and whites?
My grandmother is almost 90, and she cooks almost everything in lard, as a matter of fact, she purchases it by the pound at the local carniceria. (My aunt is trying to get her to use grape seed oil). I think the difference is that, although most Mexicans fry our food, we use all natural ingredients, meaning, fresh fruits and vegetables and little to no prepackaged food, which contains preservatives and other really unhealthy stuff. Garlic is a huge factor as well, we use TONS of fresh garlic. We also love to walk, anytime we can walk instead of drive we will, especially in the lovely California climate.

We don't love to eat lots of pork, I personally can't stand it. Mostly in pozole or tamales and on special occasions.
I love Mexican food.



I don't put down anything just because it is "Mexican". I think a lot of people are just annoyed by the whole illegal immigration issue and since so LARGE a majority are doing it illegally from Mexico, that is why some of our racist types target Mexicans more.Why do people say that Mexican food is unhealthy when latinos outlive blacks and whites?
Beans are very healthy. I'm a vegan so, beans w/brown rice is one of my main sources of protein.



Now, the pork that mexicans love to eat might not be so healthy but, if it's cooked on the grill, that is better than deep frying.
The Mexican food white Americans eat is unhealthyWhy do people say that Mexican food is unhealthy when latinos outlive blacks and whites?
Taco bell ...
Y'all be serving me taco and sh.t!