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Why is brown rice better?

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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  • Cooking tips to help with your insulin

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  • Switch to whole grains to prevent heart disease

  • What exactly are whole grains?

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  • What kind of bread is the healthiest?

  • How to prevent type 2 diabetes

  • 5 of the best foods for diabetes – and 5 of the worst

  • Eat these 3 foods for better blood sugar

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