According to the School of Public Health at Harvard University (USA), a diet rich in refined starch such as white rice when combined with high-fat or sugary foods easily increases blood sugar and insulin rapidly. This prolonged condition can promote the accumulation of visceral fat, a dangerous type of fat associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Rice and greasy fried food
Dishes such as fried meat, fried chicken, spring rolls when eaten with white rice increase the total calories. Professor Walter Willett, an expert in Epidemiology and Nutrition at the School of Public Health at Harvard University (USA), said that a diet high in refined starch and saturated fat can increase belly fat, especially when you are less active.
Rice and soft drinks, sugary drinks
Many people have a habit of drinking soft drinks during meals. However, according to the American Heart Association, sugar added from drinks can quickly increase excess energy, contributing to visceral fat accumulation and increasing the risk of obesity.
Rice and processed meat
Sausages, cold cuts or canned foods are often high in salt and fat. The British Nutrition Foundation recommends that regular consumption of processed foods can increase the risk of metabolic disorders and belly fat accumulation.
Experts recommend eating rice with green vegetables, fish, lean meat and limiting fried foods and soft drinks. At the same time, controlling rice portions and increasing exercise helps reduce the risk of visceral fat accumulation effectively.
