10 Ways to Eat Clean (Page 6)

5. Cut Down On Refined Grains

Refined grains—white flour, white rice—are stripped of beneficial fiber, vitamins and minerals. So while they add calories, they’re not really providing much in the way of nutrients. And since they’re low in fiber, they’re less satisfying than whole grains. One idea to cut back: Check the ingredient list and make sure the word “whole” describes the grains in the product—if it just says “wheat flour,” for example, that’s not whole-wheat, so make another choice.

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10 Ways to Eat Clean (Page 6)

5. Cut Down On Refined Grains

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