Rice is one of the most consumed foods worldwide. Its ease of cultivation, plus its ease of cooking or being incorporated into other dishes, make rice one of the most widely used products in the kitchen.
However, frequent or excessive consumption of white rice can lead to diabetes. A study conducted by the School of Public Health of Harvard University (Massachusetts, United States) came to this conclusion. The report, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), includes analyzes of two studies conducted in four countries, two Asian and two Western.
"A serving of white rice has almost the same effect as eating sugar," say American researchers. They also cited increased blood sugar levels as the most immediate consequence. An effect that always appears after consuming foods with a high glycemic index, including white bread, potatoes or most cereals.
In the analysis, a comparison was also made with brown rice. From this second variety, the experts concluded that it is associated with "better insulin sensitivity and a reduced risk of diabetes", unlike the white variety. Its glycemic index, on the other hand, is lower than that of white rice.
The results showed that an average consumption of five servings of white rice per week could increase the risk of diabetes by "up to 17%". On the other hand, reducing pilaf to two servings per week and replacing white rice with brown rice, "would reduce the risk of diabetes by 11%."
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