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Is it easier to digest pasta or rice?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pasta or rice: This really depends on how much you eat. In general rice is better to digest.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 4/4/2015

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