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Mar 2010
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084 ND Is Pasta A Diet Disaster?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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Pasta is high in carbohydrates but that doesn't mean that it has no place on your plate. Here are some tips on how to enjoy pasta without blowing your diet or nutrition. 

Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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