China is a country where rice is the staple food. So what kind of rice should diabetes patients eat? What are the effects of germ rice, brown rice, and refined white rice on diabetes?
Let’s take a look at the differences between these three types of rice:
Germ Rice
Germ rice retains some bran and most of the germ, preserving about 75% of the nutrients in rice. The germ contains a large amount of chromium and selenium, which are the most effective minerals for treating diabetes and cancer. Germ rice is nutritionally balanced, has a good taste, and long-term consumption can prevent the onset of “rich disease.”
Brown Rice
Brown rice contains “active lipids.” These “active lipids” are also known as “essential elements of life.” Brown rice helps maintain blood sugar balance, not only preventing but also treating diabetes, detoxifying, and aiding in weight loss. However, due to the hard outer layer (husk), brown rice is difficult to cook, has a poor texture and low stickiness, making it hard to chew and swallow. Most modern people do not prefer to eat brown rice.
White Rice
Refined white rice removes the rich vitamins, minerals, and fiber from the germ and bran, leaving behind only the calorific germ (rice core), which is mainly starch (carbohydrates) and sugars. For diabetes patients, eating a bowl of refined white rice porridge is equivalent to drinking a bowl of sugar water.
Peixiyuan staple noodles are a staple that diabetes patients can consume long-term.
How to Cook Germ Rice
Cooking germ rice is simpler than cooking white rice. However, as germ rice focuses on the germ part, the cooking method differs slightly from regular white rice. By paying attention to the following four points, you can cook fluffy and more fragrant rice like refined white rice.
1. The water quantity should be 20% more than when cooking white rice;
2. It must be soaked in water for over an hour beforehand;
3. Start with slightly lower heat than for white rice, then switch to medium heat, and do not uncover the pot while cooking;
4. Extend the cooking time compared to cooking white rice.
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