Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : October 1, 2016 6:33 PM IST
Rice it is the first thing that most people give up in their weight loss diet plan. And in most cases, it is replaced with chapatis or rotis, which are known to be a healthier option. However, a common query that most people still have is-- which is the better option rice or rotis to lose weight? If your vote is rotis, then here is the shocking truth for you.
According to Khyati Rupani, chief dietician and founder of www.balancenutrition.in, most people do not know that 30 gms of wheat and 30 gms of rice provides the same amount of calories. So whether you eat rotis (30 gms wheat) or a bowl of rice (30 gms), you will get 100 calories. Here s more on the calorie count of your favorite rotis. However, the reason why most people prefer eating rotis instead of rice is that rotis are rich in fibre and they make you feel full, which is not the case with rice. Also, the fact that the currently available rice is unpolished, which means it lack nutrients along with fibre, and hence you don t feel satiated after eating a bowl of the same. Unlike brown rice or unpolished rice, which makes you full, kolam variety is easy and fast to cook. As one bowl of rice fails to suffice you, you tend to eat more, which increases your caloric intake and hence, aids weight gain. Read more about how arborio rice aids in weight loss.
Hence, if you are planning to eat rice, opt for fibre-rich rice and not heavily-polished rice, which has nothing but high content of starch. Moreover, the protein and fat content of rice and wheat are the same, 0.5 gm per 30 gm. If you can t ditch rice, then make sure you complement it with high protein and low-fat foods to make the most of it. This will not only help in nutrient absorption but also keep you feel full. Click here to know calorie count of rice varieties.
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