What's the verdict on rice as part of a healthy diet?

**Yohan** · Posted On: 10/08/2008 4:03pm

Originally Posted by TheRuss

Nope, it's starch, which is a complex carbohydrate.

For information about the glycemic index of different types of rice, see this study. I've already commented on it at some length here and here, but for the purposes of this thread, here's the short version:

Most types of rice will drive up your blood sugar fairly quickly. If you aren't actively trying to do this, you're probably better off eating another type of grain that's digested more slowly.

thanks.

**honesty** · Posted On: 10/08/2008 4:06pm

Basmati has a medium GI rating, so is actually better than other rices, shown in TheRuss's link. Have a look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basmati...index_.28GI.29

**bob** · Posted On: 10/08/2008 4:24pm

It's true that basmati is the best for GI. However, it's worth noting that pasta is better than all rice in this respect.

**adouglasmhor** · Posted On: 10/09/2008 4:46am

Originally Posted by bornsceptic

It's true that basmati is the best for GI. However, it's worth noting that pasta is better than all rice in this respect.

I often eat rice pasta as my GF is allergic to wheat, I am fucked amn't I.

**Jim_Jude** · Posted On: 10/09/2008 8:50pm

Originally Posted by HappyOldGuy

Well, there is taste, smell, texture, and visual appeal.

But other than that, no reason.:laughing1

If only your dietary standards would apply to everything....
why not apply your martial standards to your diet? I would be willing to bet the intellectually honest individual would enjoy greater health in a relatively short period of time.

**Sang** · Posted On: 10/10/2008 12:00am

Bah guess i'll have to make the switch to brown rice :(, knew there was a reason i enjoy white rice so much. Five weeks into my no-exercise injury time and i've already put on 5 pounds.

**Nihonto** · Posted On: 10/10/2008 12:12am

Originally Posted by HappyOldGuy

Well, there is taste, smell, texture, and visual appeal.

But other than that, no reason.:laughing1

No reason? Simple: You can't get long grain brown rice served to you in a good sashimi donburi with shumai, edemamae, and miso on the side. :love4:

**Sakmongkol** · Posted On: 10/10/2008 3:06am

Lean bulk... Why? You will struggle to put on any muscular bodyweight at all if you are not allowing yourself to gain any fat.

**Little Lamb** · Posted On: 10/10/2008 8:55am

Originally Posted by Sakmongkol

Lean bulk... Why? You will struggle to put on any muscular bodyweight at all if you are not allowing yourself to gain any fat.

It might be a slow struggle, but it isn't impossible. I clearly traded fat for muscle once upon a time. My weight didn't change, but my waistline shrunk dramatically. Lots of protein and moderate weight training. Veggies, fruits. I only ate grains, starches, sugars and refined foods as occasional treats. It gets to be a habit until your wife starts tempting you with her old country home cooking. And like Adam before me...