Tips to eat white rice on a weight loss diet

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: April 25, 2023 07:56 PM2023-04-25T19:56:31+5:302023-04-25T19:56:31+5:30

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Some people stop eating rice completely to lose weight while others eat less chapatis. There is a belief in people's minds that if they want to lose weight or reduce their stomach circumference, they have to stop eating rice. But according to nutritionists, you can lose weight even with a good diet.

Have white rice only in one meal. This will not increase the calories in the food. Also, whatever diet you're on, if it's a low-carb diet, eat rice accordingly and reduce the rest of the carbs from your meal.

Compared to other carbs, you feel hungry sooner after eating rice. This increases your food intake. So eat broccoli, beans, chicken breast with rice. It also contains fibers and proteins.

What is the correct method of cooking rice?: Clinical Dietician suggests that the rice should be boiled in boiling water and the excess water drained away, which removes the excess starch from the grain.

This process also removes water-soluble vitamins. So, cook the rice a few hours before eating and let it cool. This results in the formation of resistance starch in rice.

Promotes the growth of good gut bacteria in the body. Thus blood sugar levels are balanced in a better manner.

Due to sedentary lifestyle, diseases caused by disordered digestion are avoided and weight is also kept under control.

Practicing moderation also stands out to be a key component for healthy weight loss. Stay fit and healthy!