You only need 60 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C a day to meet your bodyâs basic needs, but increasing your daily intake to 500 mg can boost your fat-burning potential during exercise by 39%.
Traditional Medical Practices. Traditional medicine in Mexico is based on the Greek belief, brought by the Spaniards, in the four humors: blood, phlegm, black bile and yellow bile. A balance of these is believed to be needed for good health (Reinert).
And a Mexican dinner almost always comes with a side of beans. If you're neglecting beans, consider changing your habits. Here are some reasons to do so:  1  Beans are an inexpensive and excellent source of low-fat (or no-fat) protein.  2  They also contain vitamins, minerals (such as iron), carbohydrates, and antioxidants. 3  They're cholesterol-free and contain little or no fat.