Rice for life! Who says rice lead to weight gain?

Today, English mood! Since I've read my lecture notes this morning -almost nauseated due overload input and watched cartoon, this all happen unexpectedly. If there is any grammar or inappropriate comprehension. I am really sorry. Learn is better than never. Peace.

Here we go. As y'all know, rice is our staple food especially in Asian country. Here in Malaysia, I live in such a hustle and bustle area, still I take this as my Top 3 food that I in love after my mom's dishes. Anyway, some said rice can lead to our extra weight. Is this fact or it just a rumor that spread around to increase bread sales? Well, here are some info I get from my mom's book.

MYTH 1 – Eating rice after 7pm causes weight gain.

The truth-it’s not at what time you eat that’s the greater evil. It is not balancing what you eat with physical exercise that leads to the problem.

MYTH 2 – Carbohydrate causes weight gain.

The truth is carbohydrates like rice are a good source of calories with little fat. The problem only rises when it is eaten in large quantities and with rich toppings or sauces containing butter, cream, coconut milk, etc.

MYTH 3 – A low-carbohydrate and high-protein diet is healthier.

Fact- excessive protein can lead to kidney failure. It has also been observed that people who lose weight on a low-carbohydrate diet tend to gain it back faster after they end the diet.

MYTH 4 – A strict diet with little or no carbohydrate, meat and fat is healthier.

Truth- vitamins are vital for our body and are found in vegetable and fruit. However, without carbohydrate, vitamins cannot function at its optimum; thus causing potential malnutrition in many cases.

TRUTH: RICE is ideally suited for special dietary needs. Rice contains only 103 calories per half-cup serving of white rice and 108 calories per half-cup serving of brown rice. It is a complex carbohydrate, cholesterol-free, almost fat and sodium free, high in fibre, non-allergenic and is easy to digest.

I'm not sure whether you can get this book from any book store unless you buy product from Tupperware Collection. since I have read this book and get to know more and more info that may help you in future planning on how to reduce weight, it still depends on your opinion and decide. For me, a well balanced diet is crucial for our health. Islam taught me to be in modest.

Peace.