Is boiled basmati white rice fattening?
Any food eaten in excess is capable being ‘fattening’ as its the excessive calories that are the problem. White rice is mainly a refined carbohydrate because it has the fibre removed, unlike brown rice which is less processed keeping its fibre and thus its colour. In a very simple explanation -Refined ‘carbs’ asymilate quickly in the body raising blood sugar levels and causing insulin spikes. Insulin can cause you to retain weight – a negative effect if you are trying to diet.
