White Rice Consumption – Another Alarming Sign in Type 2 Diabetes

Recent research conducted by US experts over the factors increasing the probability of Type 2 diabetes concluded that white rice which have potential to raise diabetes risk must be replaced by brown rice or whole grains to lessen the risk factor up to one third.

According to Harvard researchers in Archives of Internal Medicine, white rice plays active role in increasing the level of blood sugar while brown rice and other whole grain foods gradually release food energy and keep the blood sugar level normal.

In a study involving almost 200,000 US people proved that those who have consumed five or more 150g servings in one week showed 17% greater risk of having diabetes as compared to those who have consumed only a cup of rice per month.

According to Dr Victoria King Diabetes UK the best way to prevent the risks of Type 2 diabetes is to consume healthy food items having low fat and low sugar ratio along with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Dr Qi Sun also added that main issue is related with the composition of food we consume. Whole grain foods are high in fibre and release energy slowly while white rice with its higher glycaemic index (GI) has greater potential to release energy more readily which results in higher level of blood sugar.

Research proved that almost 70% rice consumption in US and UK comprises white rice which must be replaced by whole grains to prevent the risk of Type 2 diabetes among rice consumers.

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