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How to tell if a starchy food is ultra-processed in 5 seconds

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways The 10:1 carb-to-fiber rule helps identify whether a grain-based food is ultra-processed.White breads, pastas, rice, and many snack foods ...
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Is rice good for you? What to know about brown vs. white rice

Mild in taste yet rich in nutrients, grains are a go-to at dinnertime thanks to their versatility. They complement nearly any fish, meat, or vegetable. Rice is the world’s third most-produced ...
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How to tell whether a food is ultra-processed – and what to eat instead

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably been told that cooking your own meals is the way to go. This has been backed up by a recent study, which found that people who ate home-cooked, ...
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Is that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do

For the first time, the U.S. government is urging people to avoid "highly processed" foods, which it says are driving diet-related diseases. But this recommendation puts many Americans in a ...
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Your grocery store is a bewildering sea of overly processed food. Here’s why and what to do

As I push my cart into my favorite grocery store, I stop and look at the shoppers — my neighbors — around me. Do they realize that nearly 70% of the food available to purchase for their families is ...