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    Rice- The Enemy?

    Posts: 11
    edited January 24 in Food and Nutrition
    I really like basmati rice and I hate brown rice. Is it bad to eat about 1 cup of it for lunch sometimes? I know sometimes people suggest no white rice and white bread when trying to loose weight. Also I don't eat rice every week either.

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    • Posts: 193 Member
      I eat rice 3-5 times a week an it never hindered my loss or gains.
    • Posts: 1,656 Member
      As long as you don't have blood glucose problems, it shouldn't be a problem.

      edit: I just noticed I wrote "should" instead of "shouldn't". Oopsie.
    • Posts: 15,228 Member
      It's not so much about what you eat as it is how much you eat. If you like rice, enjoy responsibly.
    • Posts: 11,118 Member
      It's not so much about what you eat as it is how much you eat. If you like rice, enjoy responsibly.

      This.
    • Posts: 253 Member
      Agreed on portion control.

      When losing weight, I go as much Paleo as possible, and that lifestyle states all grains (wheat, rice, corn) are not really tolerable because of how much genetic manipulation they've gone through to achieve what we have today.

      To each their own though. Keep your carbs in check while incorporating grains into your daily intake.
    • Posts: 36
      I'm your typical Asian that LOVES LOVES LOVES rice! HAHAHAHA.

      Hmm....I agree in that I think you can eat rice, so long as you practice portion control! I've been eating rice my entire life and have just recently been more conscious about what kind of rice I eat and how much of it. I actually LOVE brown rice and eat that most of the time.

      Like any carb, rice is just another form of carbohydrates and I think you can treat it like any other as far as I know. =D
    • Posts: 16,356 Member
      Unless it's packing heat, it's not the enemy.

      Like all things, moderation and making it fit in your caloric goals will ensure that it never is the 'enemy'.
    • Posts: 74 Member
      I think moderation is key. I think a cup of white rice is about 200-230 calories. So keep that in mind. I don't think the calories change much with brown rice either. I enjoy brown rice but definitely prefer white, especially Jasmine. Try cooking the brown rice with chicken stock, or throwing in a cinnamon stick to add more flavor to the brown rice.
    • Posts: 37 Member
      If you are trying to lose weight, an energy surplus is your enemy.

      Individual foods aren't.
    • Posts: 23 Member
      It's not so much about what you eat as it is how much you eat. If you like rice, enjoy responsibly.

      I've been noticing the truth behind that. However, balance plus moderation equal's success
    • Posts: 2,633 Member
      What do you mean by enemy? Honestly I would say no. If you can fit it in then go for it.
    • Posts: 8,399 Member
      The only thing to fear is fear itself.
    • Posts: 963 Member
      If you are trying to lose weight, an energy surplus is your enemy.

      Individual foods aren't.

      This!!! Don't deny yourself! You need to pre plan and fit it into you calories and or macros. Enjoy the rice!!!
    • Posts: 1,801 Member
      I think the key to rice is frequency. sometimes is fine... I also think its important to have variety. Eating rice by itself doesn't offer much in the way of vitamins and minerals. Rice combined with steamed/sauteed veggies is a lot more nutritious. I would split the cup of rice in half and eat it for lunch for two days. Then, you can add some steamed edamame each day to add a bit of protein and micronutrients. You can buy it frozen in a steamable bag - super easy to microwave!
    • Posts: 1,573 Member
      It's all about portion control...
    • Posts: 2,720 Member
      Like with booze and sex, enjoy responsibly.
    • Posts: 3,306 Member
      8-31-13

      BTHO Rice!!!!
    • Posts: 1,147 Member
      No? Eat at a deficit and you'll lose weight.
    • Posts: 29,136 Member
      Unless it's packing heat, it's not the enemy.

      Like all things, moderation and making it fit in your caloric goals will ensure that it never is the 'enemy'.

      my rice robbed me with a glock...
    • Posts: 640 Member
      eat alot of rice!! amazing muscle building fat burning food!!
    • Posts: 201 Member
      I eat 1 cup of rice a few times a week and I've been losing weight with no problems. I do stay away from white bread though. But it all comes down to moderation and how you prepare it. And let me just say, the asian community eats a lot of white rice and many of them are very thin, (wish I had a part of that gene).
    • Posts: 342 Member
      Eat your rice!! Everything in moderation is the key!!!
    • Posts: 2,827 Member
      nooooooo....I eat basmati rice all the time.
    • Posts: 524 Member
      I am the typical asian, I love my rice... perhaps too much over the past few years. These days I'm not cutting it out completely, but moderating the amount and type that I eat.
    • Posts: 2,827 Member
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      my rice robbed me with a glock...

      Lies!
    • Posts: 32 Member
      Have you tried brown basmati rice? cause I really don't like brown rice but love the brown basmati :)
    • Posts: 172 Member
      Rice has been a staple food, and I find myself lacking energy if I didn't eat rice any time within the day. I agree with everyone; it's all about portion control. I still eat rice for lunch (and dinner at times), and it hasn't cause any problems with losing weight.
    • Posts: 29,136 Member
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      Lies!

      true story ..and then it made me over eat and caused me to get fat :(
    • Posts: 750 Member
      Don't get caught up in that mind set. Eat what you want and eat within your calorie range. Try to include as many fruits and vegetables that you can and that you like in your plan to be healthy.
    • Posts: 11
      Thanks everyone! These were all very helpful responses!
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