Recent days everyone is asking about the Rice varieties which are having low GI are good for health. What are the real health benefits of the low GI Rice varieties ....
Nutrition awareness has made people to realize the benefits of not consuming foods with with very high glycemic index
Wholegrain Basmati rice has the lowest GI (glycemic index) of all rice types, which means once digested it releases its energy slowly keeping blood sugar levels more stable, which is a crucial part of diabetes management. https://www.tilda.com/whats-new/basmati-rice-diabetes-dr-sarah-schenker/
Low glycemic index (GI of 55 or less): Most fruits and vegetables, beans, minimally processed grains, pasta, low-fat dairy foods, and nuts. Moderate glycemic index (GI 56 to 69): White and sweet potatoes, corn, white rice, couscous, breakfast cereals such as Cream of Wheat and Mini Wheats. https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/a-good-guide-to-good-carbs-the-glycemic-index
Nutrition education is cutting across all ages now. That people prefer to use low glycaemic index foods not only rice. To save themselves from obesity, diabetes etc.
Awareness on nutritional and health consciousness among people increasing worldwide. Rice is staple food for 90% of population in Asian countries, so it is very important to develop rice varieties with low GI, because conversion of starch to sugars will take more time and highly suitable for people suffering from diabetes
Choosing low glycemic foods can curb blood sugar spikes and lower risk of diabetes.
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https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/carbohydrates-and-the-glycaemic-index
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