White rice V/s Brown Rice. Know which rice is better?

Two types of rice are more commonly consumed in the fitness industry, white rice, and brown rice. The benefits of eating brown rice and the benefits of eating white rice are almost the same, but still, people are not able to decide which rice they should consume during weight loss

Increasing weight, that is, obesity, remains the biggest problem in today's time. After the lockdown, the problem of obesity has increased due to being confined at the house and low physical activity.

Often people have a myth that eating rice leads to weight gain. But this is just a myth. Rather, eating rice can reduce weight. The more easily the food is digested, the more it will not be stored in fat. White rice is digested quickly, so its consumption is good for reducing weight. 50-100 grams of white rice can be consumed in every meal. You can consume rice at any time in the morning, afternoon, evening, it will not cause obesity.

That's why today, let's clear the confusion, which of the brown rice and white rice is more beneficial in weight loss. Let's know...

What is brown rice

Brown rice, an unrefined and unpolished whole grain, is produced by removing the skin around the rice kernel. A lot of nutrients are found in it. It is chewier than white rice and has a nutty taste.

One cup i.e. 158 grams of brown rice contains 3.5 grams of fiber and white rice has less than 1 gram of fiber.

Benefits of brown rice

It is rich in nutrients Keeps blood sugar level right Beneficial for a healthy heart keeps bones strong helpful in reducing weight What is white rice

What is white rice?

White rice is prepared by stripping off the top layer of brown rice. In such a situation, it lacks fiber compared to brown rice. It is a food that is eaten all over the country. The scientific name of rice is Oryza sativa, it is one of the oldest cereals in the world. Rice has been grown for the last 5000 years. It is used as a staple food.

When polished on white rice, it gets a more white color. Due to the removal of polish, all its essential vitamins and minerals are removed and in the end, it remains only a source of carbohydrates.

Benefits of white rice

Easy to digest The best source of energy Best for bone health Stabilizes blood sugar It is gluten-free

White Rice or Brown Rice for Weight Loss

According to research, when it comes to weight loss, brown rice is considered more effective than white rice. People who consume brown rice have less weight than those who do not consume it Brown rice has more fiber, nutrients, and plant compounds than white rice. Due to which the stomach remains full and you eat fewer calories, which leads to weight loss.  It is important to pay attention to calorie intake during weight loss. In terms of calories, brown rice has fewer calories than white rice. In addition, brown rice contains more fiber than white rice. High-fiber foods help improve metabolism and digestion, which can help with weight loss. Brown rice has been linked to weight loss and favorable blood fat levels. No link between white rice and weight loss in most research 

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