Is Eating Tons Of White Rice Bad

[SaynotoKlaus]

 White rice is supposed to be a rather unhealthy food , because it lacks nutritional value and it increases the chances of getting diabetes. But this makes me think of asian people. They are notorious for eating white rice all the time , and (from what i know) they have overall better health than westerners.

So how come they are doing just fine with this, while our nutritionists tell us to stay away from white rice? Maybe the studies are wrong?

[Siim Land]

You can't villanize one food or macronutrient group. In the case of eating rice, Asian people simply have other healthy lifestyle habits. Have you seen the food culture of Japan? Frugality, mindful eating and moderation is a part of their cuisine. People in the west simply lack this awareness and randomly indulge. With that in mind, I would still advise you to shy away from eating copious amounts of rice. Despite the war between diet cults, high carb diets aren't healthy for the average person who doesn't workout like an athlete every day. Also, eating only pure rice without any other food or nutrient is dangerous. It actually flushes you out of nutrients, if consumed alone. 

[Tancrede Pouyat]

I agree with Siim Land but I'll add something : rice is a grain, grains contain anti-nutrients. Specifically lectins, gluten, and phytates, which cause all sorts of terrible chemical reactions all throughout the body. 

Check out this article to learn more : http://www.marksdailyapple.com/why-grains-are-unhealthy/

[Tim Green]

This was interesting.

http://nutritionfacts.org/video/brown-black-purple-red-unlike-white-rice/

 

[stunpie]

Over eating is a bad habit. Eating any food too much can affect your life negatively.