White rice is one of the most popular staple foods in Nigeria and many other parts of the world. It is affordable, easy to prepare and can be enjoyed with vegetables, beans, fish, meat and different types of sauces.
However, eating large amounts of white rice regularly may have some health implications, particularly when it makes up a major part of the diet without enough fibre, protein and other nutrient-rich foods.
White rice is a refined grain. During processing, the bran and germ are removed, leaving mostly the starchy endosperm.
Although some nutrients may be added back through fortification, white rice generally contains less fibre than brown rice and other whole grains.
Here are some potential concerns associated with eating too much white rice.
1. It may cause blood sugar to rise quickly
White rice is relatively high on the glycaemic index, meaning it can raise blood glucose more rapidly than many less-refined carbohydrate sources.…Keep reading the full & the viral video now.
