Is RICE really the GRAIN of LIFE? - False or True - Decide for Yourself

There are many slogans for RICE like:
a. You see Rice, I see Life
b. The Grain of Life

But we need to question, is RICE really that good, how it is advertised. Let us see some facts on Rice.

Rice is consumed worldwide and providing more than one fifth of the calories consumed. Irrespective of the fact which rice we are eating, it is being advertised / marketed on either of the following points:

1. The rice has been fortified
2. The rice contains so many kinds of B vitamins etc.....

We all agree to it, that before cooking the rice, we wash the rice to the extent till clear water is not obtained, so that not only extra starch is removed, but also the different chemicals used to preserve the rice goes off. 

In the process, we need to understand that all WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS are LOST and it does not contain any FAT soluble vitamins like vitamin A, C or D. Negligible amount of Vitamin E & K may or may not be present.

Rice is rich in amylose and amylopectin.  Main ingredient of rice being starch and easily & highly digestible causes unhealthy spike in blood sugar levels, more noted among the diabetics. 

* Rice virtually contains NO FIBRE at all or NEGLIGIBLE FIBER.
* Rice will only add up to kilos to our weight.
* It is more constipation prone because of negligible fiber present.
* 100 grams serving of white rice is equivalent to 86 grams of sugar.
* It triggers sugar crashes, overeating, and hence obesity.

So, after important information on Wheat (in the blog on May 1, 2019) and Rice today, many questions arise in our minds. Is it not?

1. What can we eat?
2. Which grain is healthy for us?
3. Can we never eat rice or wheat?

All these questions will be answered in the next blog on July 1st, 2019. Stay Tuned

Till then have a Healthy Time Ahead
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