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Aug 20
15m 58s

Are protein pastas worth the money?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
About this episode

The pasta aisle has become increasingly crowded with new, protein-enhanced options. Are they worth the premium price? 

Find a full transcript here.

Additional episodes mentioned in this episode:

Resistant starch: Your questions answered

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