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Scientists have debunked the myth that rice helps to lose weight

'18.05.2019'

Source: Columnist

Japanese scientists said that rice prevents the development of obesity and that it needs to eat more to reduce weight. Is it true or not?

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However, such conclusions are unfounded and misleading, writes Columnist.

The fact is that almost all foods and rice dishes have a rather high glycemic index (GI). This indicator shows how quickly foods increase blood sugar and, accordingly, how they affect weight. The higher the GI, the stronger the product increases the level of glucose in the blood and the more it goes to the synthesis of subcutaneous fat.

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The publication says that even against the background of other porridges that are rich in carbohydrates (they turn into blood glucose), rice does not look very good. Brown rice porridge is only slightly better than white. And of all the products made from rice, only rice noodles have a relatively low GI, but this is clearly not the kind of dish on which to lose weight.

The second argument against rice is that so far no single substance has been found that could contribute to weight loss.

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The study of Japanese mentions dietary fiber: those who consume a lot of them, lower weight and cholesterol.

“In theory, this is correct, but this fact has nothing to do with rice: in it, especially in white, the amount of these fibers is homeopathic. That is, from this point of view, rice is completely useless for weight loss and prevention of obesity, ”the article says.

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