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With grocery prices on the rise, you'll be glad to learn that there's a simple shopping trick to help you save money and eat a more-balanced diet.

It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that -- depending on your genetic makeup -- starches could also be a contributing factor.