RICE: WHAT NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS SAY ABOUT ITS HEALTH EFFECTS AND MORE

Perspective from Carolina Castro

PhD Candidate (Health Services), Post Graduate Functional Clinical Nutrition, Bachelor's Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · Australia

Benefits

  • Rice is an excellent source of carbohydrates for celiac individuals as it is gluten free.
  • Rice is rich in B complex vitamins, excellent option for vegan individuals affecting positively on brain and mitochondrial health.
  • Rice is rich in fiber regulating gut health.
  • Rice is a good source of protein essential for muscle recovering and a good option for vegan and vegetarian individuals.

Side Effects

  • If eaten in excessive amount rice can cause digestive distress as bloating and flatulence.

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Perspective from Luciana M. Cherubin

Bachelor in Nutrition · 5 years of experience · Argentina

Benefits

  • White rice is a good source of carbohydrates for athletes which are very important for athletic performance.
  • Rice is a hypoallergenic food. People who are allergic to gluten can eat rice.

Side Effects

  • Rice is a hypoallergenic food and has no adverse effects.

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This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual doctors, and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns.

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