Why is white rice called the ‘king of junk food’?

Why is white rice called the ‘king of junk food’?

I believe many people have seen the saying ‘rice is the worst staple food’, and even many people choose not to eat rice to save their lives. Is rice really as bad as it is said to be?

The reason why rice is said to be the worst staple food is closely related to its glycemic index (GI)>80. After entering the body, these types of foods can cause an increase in blood sugar, which is not suitable for people who need to control their sugar intake and consume in large quantities.

Since white rice has a high glycemic index, will it lead to diabetes?

A meta-analysis published in 2022 found that the daily intake of 300g rice may be a threshold. Basically, the additional intake of 158g rice within this range will increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 13%.

However, this result is not suitable for countrymen. Three of the four countrymen studies included in the study showed that there was no relationship between white rice intake and the occurrence of type 2 diabetes.

In this regard, researchers believe that it is related to the fact that countrymen eat rice with meat, vegetables, seafood and other foods, which will slow the rise of blood sugar. Therefore, it is not true that eating rice will cause countrymen to suffer from diabetes.

Rice is very important for health. Long term avoidance of staple foods such as rice can lead to metabolic disorders, and in severe cases, it can affect normal brain function.

Because the glucose in rice enters the body and is broken down into glucose, which is the main energy source for the body, long-term deficiency can lead to insufficient nutrition in the brain, resulting in symptoms such as decreased memory and delayed response.

Although rice should be eaten, it should also be eaten in a controlled manner. It is recommended to pair rice with coarse grains and avoid cooking it too soft and mushy. When eating, chew slowly and slowly to slow down the pace of the meal, keeping it around 7% full, which is beneficial for delaying postprandial blood sugar rise.