Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease
Multiple studies have found a strong connection between high white rice consumption and the development of type 2 diabetes. In some Asian countries where rice is a daily staple, doctors are seeing increasing rates of diabetes linked to refined carbohydrates and lack of fiber.
Furthermore, a diet dominated by white rice and low in vegetables, legumes, or whole grains may increase the risk of heart disease. High bl00d sugar and poor dietary balance can cause higher levels of “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides in the bl00d.
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