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Refined carbohydrates contribute to the rising incidence of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the Asian Indian population.
Highlight the risks of refined carbohydrates in dietary counseling for this population.
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Refined carbohydrates, such as white rice and white flour, are the mainstay of the modern Asian Indian diet, and may contribute to the rising incidence of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in this population.
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Incorporation of whole, ancient grains into a modern Asian Indian diet to reduce the burden of chronic disease
Anjali A. Dixit et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2011
DOI 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2011.00411.x
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