Refined carbohydrates are foods from which fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients have been removed. Common examples include white flour, white bread, pastries, breakfast cereals, sugary drinks, and many packaged snacks. What remains is primarily starch and sugar, which digest quickly, raise blood sugar rapidly, and provide far less nutrition than the original food.

Mackerel is a flavorful, nutrient-dense fish packed with omega-3s, potassium, vitamin D, DHA, and high-quality protein. It may help support heart health, healthy blood pressure, blood sugar balance, brain function, joint health, and immune wellness. Compared to salmon, mackerel is smaller, more affordable, and rich in buttery ocean flavor. Riverside County shoppers can find fresh whole mackerel at several Asian seafood markets, especially 88 Ranch Marketplace.

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