TRIBUNJOGJA.COM – The staple food in Indonesian society is rice. Unfortunately, the staple dish of most Indonesians is predicted to lead to obesity.
Research conducted by scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health also proves consumption White rice too often can increase the risk Type 2 Diabetes.
The research was carried out by examining 352,000 people from China, Japan, Australia, and the United States for 22 years.
From the research results, it is revealed that consuming three to four servings White rice one heart 1.5 times higher risk of experiencing Diabetes.
Why White rice could improve Diabetes?
It is not clear what he made White rice can trigger diabetes. However, the researchers suspect this is due to its high glycemic index.
The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly the body converts carbohydrates into sugar that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
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The glycemic index is considered low if it is below 55. The glycemic index is high if it is above 70. Whereas in 150 grams White rice has a glycemic index of around 72.
Foods with a low glycemic index are safe for consumption for diabetics because they do not cause blood sugar spikes.
Conversely, foods with a high glycemic index can cause blood sugar spikes. That is why, consuming white rice has the potential to increase the risk of diabetes.
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