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Hispanic Foods Get Nutritional Thumbs-up

U.S. researchers report that Hispanic cheese is as nutritional as American standbys such as cheddar and Monterey Jack. And on the beverage side, scientists found that Hispanic herbal teas may actually be better for you than green tea.

The scientists released their findings March 15 during a day-long symposium on the chemical makeup and flavor of Hispanic food at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego.

On the dairy front, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists reported that they've sifted through the chemical makeup of several types of Hispanic cheese that are becoming more popular in the United States.