Rice is the staple diet in many parts of the world. In the wake of digital advancement and the recent trend to ‘hit the gym’ has resulted in a lot of myths and rumors. Well, it’s high time we start debunking them.

• Rice is rich in Gluten: Foods rich in gluten are bad for diabetic patients and the ones who are trying to lose weight. Rice is actually gluten-free and it does not result in allergies associated with other grains.
• Rice leads to fattening: Rice contains carbohydrates and is a good source of energy and is actually low in fats and cholesterol free.
• Rice contains no protein: As a matter of fact, a cup of white rice contains 3-4 gms of protein and is the second-most abundant nutrient found in rice. In fact, the quality of protein present in rice is very high compared to other grains.
• High amount of salt in rice: Rice contains a low amount of sodium.

• It is not easily digestible: Rice is very easy to digest and the enzymes secreted in the human digestive tract are especially good for digesting rice. If you are consuming white rice, the germ layers, bran and husk are all stripped off in the processing system which makes it easy to digest it.
• Consuming rice for dinner leads to obesity: Contrary to the popular belief, high carb foods like rice should be consumed at night as they are metabolized into glucose, the energy stocks. The glucose is converted into energy at night more easily. Glucose converts into fat during the day, hence rice and other grains should be avoided at lunch.

Thus, like all other carbohydrates, rice gets ultimately broken down into glucose inside the gastrointestinal tract. And for survival we need glucose, the ultimate source of energy for the human body.