According to the American Diabetes Association , the best way to identify healthy grains is to look at the ingredient list and make sure the first ingredient in starchy foods is whole wheat flour, brown rice, rye flour, barley or oats.

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Rusks are made with barley, wheat or rye flour, and double baked.

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