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Carbohydrates are not the enemy: consider the context

2026-10-09 · Health in Action editorial team

Bread, rice and potatoes can be part of a varied diet. The overall meal matters more than fear of a single food group.

Put it into practice

Try oats for breakfast, rice and beans for lunch or potatoes with vegetables and eggs. Wholegrain options are a convenient way to add variety.

Things to keep in mind

Before exercise, familiar food that you tolerate well is often more useful than a new restrictive diet. Do not remove an entire food group because of a social media promise.

Your next step

Educational information for adults. Seek individual professional advice for illness, pregnancy, injury or prescribed treatment.