Eating More Rice Could Help Fight Obesity, Study Suggests

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© Amarita/Getty Images(Bloomberg) -- Eating rice may help prevent obesity, research suggests.

Experts found that people following a Japanese or Asian-style diet based on rice were less likely to be obese than those living in countries where rice consumption was low.

 

Researchers said low-carbohydrate diets – which limit rice – are a popular weight-loss strategy in developed countries but the effect of rice on obesity has been unclear.

They looked at rice consumption in terms of grams per day per person and calorie intake in 136 countries.

They also looked at data on body mass index (BMI).

In the UK, people were found to consume just 19g of rice a day, below dozens of other countries including Canada, Spain and the US.

The researchers calculated that even a modest increase in rice consumption of 50g per day per person could reduce the worldwide prevalence of obesity by 1% (from 650 million adults to 643.5 million).

Professor Tomoko Imai, from Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts, Kyoto, Japan, who led the research, said: “The observed associations suggest that the obesity rate is low in countries that eat rice as a staple food.

“Therefore, a Japanese food or an Asian-food-style diet based on rice may help prevent obesity.

“Given the rising levels of obesity worldwide, eating more rice should be recommended to protect against obesity even in western countries.”

Giving possible reasons why rice can help, Prof Imai said rice was low fat, adding: “It’s possible that the fiber, nutrients and plant compounds found in whole grains may increase feelings of fullness and prevent overeating.”

The authors concluded: “The prevalence of obesity was significantly lower in the countries with higher rice supply even after controlling for lifestyle and socioeconomic indicators.”

Tam Fry, chairman of the National Obesity Forum, said: “We have known for centuries that far eastern populations tend to be slimmer than in the west because rice is a staple food, but few obesity specialists may have appreciated why.

“This novel research is the first to hypothesize that we could nail obesity by eating a modest amount more.”

The study was presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow.

[Paidithalli]

Japanese rice Baga sticky sticky untadhi ... Nutrition wise better than our sonamasoori/crystal clear rice .... kani adhi kuda carbs e ... any rice contains 90% of carbs 

[MagaMaharaju]

Not just rice. They consume a lot of broth and kacha pacha veggies. 

And plenty of sea food

[Paidithalli]

Just now, MagaMaharaju said:

Not just rice. They consume a lot of broth and kacha pacha veggies. 

And plenty of sea food

Avnu ... andhuke Skelton lekka untaru ekkuvaga... fiber&protein  content ekkuva  unna food theeskovali...  manollu okkadu one  cup easy ga thinestharu putaki.... 750 calories akkade ayipothayi... chala limit cheyyali ... 

[MagaMaharaju]

Just now, Paidithalli said:

Avnu ... andhuke Skelton lekka untaru ekkuvaga... fiber&protein  content ekkuva  unna food theeskovali...  manollu okkadu one  cup easy ga thinestharu putaki.... 750 calories akkade ayipothayi... chala limit cheyyali ... 

Valla hair and skin aithe full glow untadhi

[MagaMaharaju]

They look much younger than their age too

[Rushabhi]

1 minute ago, Paidithalli said:

Avnu ... andhuke Skelton lekka untaru ekkuvaga... fiber&protein  content ekkuva  unna food theeskovali...  manollu okkadu one  cup easy ga thinestharu putaki.... 750 calories akkade ayipothayi... chala limit cheyyali ... 

Avunu Japanese potion sizes maintain chestharu kooda. Different bowls for different items for the same meal 

[r2d2]

[AndhraneedSCS]

Who sponsored this study? valla ki rice business tho emaina association undha?

 

 

[Staysafebro]

Drinking 10000 liters of coke everyday, fast food chain restaurants everywhere also big reasons. 8/10 most obese countries in the world are currently in the Middle East. Historically these countries were never this high up on the obesity charts. Once the sugar and soda industries came into their market, these countries moved up the charts. It is a pretty decent correlation imo.

[AndhraneedSCS]

4 minutes ago, Staysafebro said:

Drinking 10000 liters of coke everyday, fast food chain restaurants everywhere also big reasons. 8/10 most obese countries in the world are currently in the Middle East. Historically these countries were never this high up on the obesity charts. Once the sugar and soda industries came into their market, these countries moved up the charts. It is a pretty decent correlation imo.

It should a combination of life style and  food (not just rice, not just soda, not just meat, not just preservatives, not just sugar, not just veggies (lack of), not just fat) and not one specific food that might be causing Obesity 

[Paidithalli]

8 minutes ago, Staysafebro said:

Drinking 10000 liters of coke everyday, fast food chain restaurants everywhere also big reasons. 8/10 most obese countries in the world are currently in the Middle East. Historically these countries were never this high up on the obesity charts. Once the sugar and soda industries came into their market, these countries moved up the charts. It is a pretty decent correlation imo.

US Lo em thakkuva kadhu ... Kumbhalaki kulbhalu coke lu thagutharu 

[LastManStanding]

potunna Andhra mess ki

[user789]

Japanese ki more ante Indians adi ultra more.

In a week - Indians consume rice 3 times more than what Japanese consume ..

[user789]

Best habits which is not in mana indian dictionary.

eat on time, sleep on time.

sit on the floor when you eat

drink warm water. 

more boiled vegetables