Essential facts of rice

Rice can be the substantial source of energy for humans. It can also cause obesity and diabetes with several individuals. Rice can produce positive effects in our body. However, too much intake of such food can also cause several health risks that can lead to several complications. Asians like me are accustomed to eating rice. A meal is not complete without the presence of rice with us Asians. Several Asian countries have restaurants that would offer unlimited rice to their customers.

I was able to lose weight by removing rice from my diet. It did provide positive effects in my body. However, I would not recommend this diet to be followed by other individuals especially Asians. Unlike other Asians, I’m accustomed to eating meals without rice. You can follow such diet if you are accustomed to eating meals without rice. If you are a rice eater and you want to lose weight, then minimize your intake of such grain.

Here are the Pros and Cons of rice that could provide you the insights of such side dish.

Pros:

·         * Rice is a good source of energy. It is rich in carbohydrates that can enhance your performance for any sports. These carbohydrates can improve brain and body functions. It is rich in minerals and vitamins such as the B vitamins (niacin and thiamin) phosphorus and zinc.

·         * Rice contains the highest amount of quality of protein compared to the other grains. Protein is the 2^nd most abundant constituent of rice after the carbohydrates.

·         * Rice is free from cholesterol and low in fat.

Cons:

·         * White rice has less fiber compared to the other grains.

·         * They have less sodium which basically signifies that eating rice can minimize absorption of vitamins, minerals and nutrients such as zinc and iron.

·         * Rice can increase the risks of obtaining hypertension (high blood pressure). It has tasteless qualities that can enable the eater to consume more salty foods. Salt and ketchup intake can increase with such food. Eating too much salt and sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

·         * White rice is the primary cause of type 2 diabetes for Asians. Recent studies have confirmed that eating five or more servings of white rice per week can basically increase the risks of obtaining diabetes.

·         * Rice turns to sugar. One bowl of rice is equivalent to ten teaspoons of sugar in terms of caloric values.

Brown rice can be an essential substitute for your white rice. They have more fiber and they can lessen the possibilities of acquiring any medical conditions. Brown rice can be a little expensive to your budget. You can also try my poor man’s brown rice, which is the corn rice for it also contains fiber that is similar to brown rice.