White Rice
It’s understandable to read this and think it might be some kind of mistake. Isn’t rice one of the healthiest side dishes often considered to be the king of side dishes? In places such as Asia it’s the staple food, and even they try to avoid eating white rice every single day. The reason for that is the extreme amount of starch. It’s a complex carbohydrate made up of glucose, which is a type of sugar. It might be a little confusing, but the rule of thumb is not to get too carried away with white rice, especially when you’re diabetic.
Fortunately, it’s not the end of the world for anyone who still wants to enjoy rice, though many Asians would probably be depressed at the idea of giving up their beloved white rice. The thing is there are other types of rice out there that are considered healthier variants of an already healthy side dish.
Switching the diet to brown and red rice instead of white is a great idea, as not only does it have less starch, but it’s also filled to the brim with fiber, which aids digestion.
