Well, that depends wher you're coming from. Personally, I am a believer in a balanced diet. Pasta, rice, etc, along with proteins and fats to round out the meal I believe are fine. When I'm trying to lose weight, I tend to cut complex carbs such as those since they are less filling and contain extra calories.
When gaining, I try to eat a mix of fattier meats (that taste better anyway!) but not too fatty, and of course pasta and rice like you mentioned
Good call staying away from sweets etc - in the long run, they're not good for you to have too much of!
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