What Makes White Rice Unhealthy ?
Rice is a whole grain and is supposedly healthier compared to other grains. However, white rice is rich in carbohydrates which increases the risks of diabetes. When carbohydrates is absorbed by the body, it turns into sugar and the sugar is absorbed in the blood. The sugar produced by white rice is absorbed quicker compared to other foods.
As the sugar level in blood increases, the pancreas labors in producing insulin. Insulin is the body’s defense and balancer for the sugar level in our blood. If the insulin produced by the pancreas can no longer contain the sugar level in the blood, the body absorbs the extra sugar and damage the kidneys. The damage and failure of the kidneys lead from one disastrous thing to another. This is the whole process and usual case of diabetes.
What can You Do to Decrease the Risk of Diabetes ?
Genetic or not, diabetes risk can decrease with the right diet coupled with exercise and healthy living. Eating white rice is fine as long as the consumption is moderate. Replacing sweets with whole and natural foods can also keep the body healthy and strong against diabetes and other diseases. What you drink must also be checked, too, since there are some “health” drinks that contain too much sugar and/or other risky ingredients. If you suspect you have diabetes or you want to know if you are at risk, get professional advice from your physician.