A study has been published by the Harvard School of Public Health claiming that the consumption of white rice has a positive correlation with the risk of getting type 2 diabetes. The study that was written about focused on determining if there was a relationship between the amount of white rice consumed, and the increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The study used samples from China, Japan, USA, and Australia. All who were included in the sample did not have diabetes at the onset.
The results displayed a significant trend found in all countries, with stronger trends in women. Those who wrote the articles believed that “the risk of type 2 diabetes is increased by 10% with each increased serving of white rice (assuming 158g per serving).” Also, due to the fact that the Asian population tends to eat more white rice than others, they are thought to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes also. The article suggests eating more whole grains, like brown rice, rather than white rice which is just refined carbohydrates. Taking this precaution could help to reduce the risk of diabetes around the world.
Whole grain products take longer to breakddown in the GI system because of the cellulose fiber ubdigestable to the body. Diabetics are told to eat minimially processed grains so blood sugar levels don't spike but maintain more stability in glucose blood levels. Is their an economic factor invovled in this research. Brown rice can be more expensive here then white. If this is true in the developing world and overseas brown rice may be too expensive. Sadly cost is often the dieciding factor.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have heard aboout this issue with rice before. With other research along with this one, white rice does tend be less healthier compared to brown rice. Doctors often say to consume more brown rice. Even though I believe white rice is more delicious, I would prefer brown rice over white.
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