Low-income Hispanic women are more likely than their black and white counterparts to follow diets that are rich in fruits and vegetables, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. The study looked at 603 low-income mothers who participate in Head Start programs in Alabama and Texas.Researchers found that while diets among all women in the study tended to be low in important nutrients, Hispanic women in general consumed more fruits and vegetables than blacks and whites.

Hispanic women consumed 4.6 cups of fruits and vegetables daily while black and white women consumed an average of two to three cups daily. According to Reuters, the Hispanic women likely followed a traditional Hispanic diet, which includes more beans, grains and produce than the typical U.S. diet.