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Why is brown rice better?

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Why is brown rice better?

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Here's a simple tip to lower your risk of diabetes: Eat brown rice instead of white. Barbara Ficarra, RN, explains why people who consume lots of white rice each week may increase their diabetes risk and how switching can help.

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