Rice is often one of the first foods cutting from the plate when people begin to see their weight.

The belief that it causes stomach fat or gain weight, it is so common that even a small part of rice can bring guilt.

But is this grain really responsible for the expansion of the waist, or are we blaming the wrong thing?

Rice is not enemy

Experts say that the idea is that rice makes you fat, more myth than facts.

The real problem is how much we eat in it, how we prepare it, and we connect lifestyle with it.

By itself, rice is a simple carbohydrate, which is easy to digest and is quick to provide energy.

But when in large amounts, vegetables, proteins, or without movement to balance it, it can contribute to weight gain, such as any other food is eaten in large quantities.

Problem with a carbon Indian diet

Nutritionist Dr. According to Manjari Chandra, it is important to see rice in terms of overall Indian diet, which is already heavy in carbohydrates.

“The problem is that we do not proceed enough, and most of the time Indians are eating a carb-wet diet, which means that most of our food is wheat and rice and flour and flour and sugar and processed food,” she explains.

The body’s response to this carb-ardent pattern is to produce more insulin, a hormone that helps to store excess energy.

“Carbohydrates, if eaten in excess, produce chaos in the body,” she says. “What they do, they allow a lot of insulin to make. Insulin is a fat-storey hormone, so it starts storing body fat.”

It not only leads to weight gain, but also fats storage around the organs, which is more dangerous than fat under the skin.

Why part and coupling substance

Nevertheless, this does not mean that rice should be removed from our diet.

The key part is control and balance.

When rice is eaten in moderation, and as part of a full meal that includes vegetables, healthy fats and protein, it does not behave in the same way as a large, plain bowl of white rice in the body.

Balanced food helps to slow down digestion, regulates blood sugar, and keeps us full for a long time.

White Rice vs. Brown Rice – What is the real difference?

The debate around white rice and brown rice also combines confusion.

While brown rice is often considered a healthy option, Dr. Chandra noticed that the difference between the two is not as big as it seems.

“Brown rice is like brown bread. There is no major change between glycemic index and carbohydrate load. It is just brown in color, so people think it is healthy.”

She suggests that rather than relying on color or marketing labels, people should focus on choosing less processed rice varieties, such as red rice, black rice, wild rice, or parboiled rice.

These options are more nutritious because they maintain their natural fiber and nutrients, unlike polished white rice, which has been taken away during processing.

Rice in modern lifestyle

However, even healthy rice can become a problem if eaten in large quantities, especially in today’s sedentary lifestyle.

Unlike the earlier generations, who did manual labor or covered long distances daily, most people spend a long time sitting at the desk for a long time.

This deficiency of movement makes it difficult for the body to use excess energy from high-carb food, causing fat storage over time.

Moderation is the key

While rice may not be the most nutrient -rich grain available, it is not enemy.

• A small part of rice, when combined with vegetables, proteins and good fat, can be part of a healthy and satisfactory food.
• The mistake is to make rice the main component, a little more on the plate.
• The benefit of weight is rarely caused by the same food.
• This is the result of removing many habits, lack of physical activity, poor food options and irregular food patterns.
• Exclusion of rice is only distracted by real issues.

Instead of completely avoiding rice, a more balanced approach is to understand how it fits in your overall diet and lifestyle.

Rice does not make you fat, how you eat it, and how you live, more matters.

-The by Artical Arima Singh