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If white rice is not in the plate of Indians then hunger does not go away. Most of the people in Indian homes prefer to prepare white rice only. Because this is generally a cheap food and is also excellent in taste. White rice is eaten fondly not only with pulses but also with meat, chicken and various vegetables. But this question remains among people whether eating white rice increases our weight rapidly. People say that eating too much white rice makes the body fat.
Is this a myth or true? TV9 discussed this topic. Payal Dutt (Consultant Dietician, Kailash Deepak Hospital) Had an exclusive conversation with. Know what the expert said?
Does white rice increase weight?
Payal Dutt says that eating only white rice does not increase weight. Weight increases when you eat more calories than your body needs for a long time. This means that just one food item cannot be held responsible, the entire diet and lifestyle matters. White rice is a good source of carbohydrates and carbohydrates are the biggest source of energy to our body.
Yes, white rice has slightly less fiber than brown rice because it is more processed. Therefore, after eating this you may feel hungry a little quickly. But this does not mean at all that you should stop eating white rice.
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Talking about research, there is no single straight answer to this either. Some studies have found a link between eating large amounts of white rice and weight gain, while other studies have found no clear link. Therefore, it is not right to consider rice alone as the reason for weight gain.
The way of eating should be right
The expert told that the real thing is how you make your plate. If rice is accompanied with pulses, vegetables, curd, egg, fish or chicken, you will also get protein and fiber. Due to this, the stomach remains full for a longer time and blood sugar is also controlled better. However, it is best to boil rice instead of frying it because by doing so, its starch gets removed to a great extent.
Keep these things in mind
Your physical activity, daily calories, sleep and overall lifestyle, all these things together affect your weight. So if you like white rice, then there is no need to be unnecessarily afraid of it. Just be mindful of the quantity, always eat rice with a balanced meal, be active daily and focus on your entire diet instead of blaming just one food item.
