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Should i eat rice or stop eating it. so tthat i can reduce my tummy?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Stop eating it: Discontinue rice and adopt a high protein diet if you want to lose weight. You should exercise regularly as well.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 10/1/2013

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