Understanding What Filipino Foods Are High in Carbs
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), rice and other carbohydrate-rich foods are a primary energy source in the Filipino diet. This reflects a culture where many staple dishes are designed to be filling and energy-giving, offering insight into what Filipino foods are high in carbs and why they are dietary staples.