Indian Diets' High Carbohydrate Content and Protein Shortage Fuel Diabetes Risk

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Source: Hindustan Times
Indian Diets' High Carbohydrate Content and Protein Shortage Fuel Diabetes Risk
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A health expert warns that the high carbohydrate content of traditional Indian diets, mainly white rice and refined wheat, significantly increases the risk of diabetes, suggesting small dietary adjustments like replacing 5% of carbs with protein sources such as dairy, eggs, or fish can reduce this risk.

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