{
  "id": 14946554,
  "title": "Rice is amber, chips are red: What the ‘carbohydrate traffic light system’ means for your plate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/rice-is-amber-chips-are-red-what-the-carbohydrate-traffic-light",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T11:31:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/what-is-the-carbohydrate-traffic-light-system-10923400/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The carbohydrate traffic light system is a way to understand how different foods affect blood sugar levels, similar to traffic signals. Vegetables, fruits, and legumes are considered green, grains like rice and millets are amber, and ultra-processed carbs like chips and biscuits are red. The system aims to help people make informed food choices without cutting out carbs entirely. Portion sizes and preparation methods also play a role in how these foods impact blood sugar.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Rice is amber, chips are red: What the ‘carbohydrate traffic light system’ means for your plate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/rice-is-amber-chips-are-red-what-the-carbohydrate-traffic-light-14949375",
        "published": "2026-10-16T11:31:03.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}