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- Corn rice is better for people with diabetes
- As it turns out, this is the research results that the experts found
Corn rice is one of the staple foods of the Indonesian population in certain areas, such as in East Nusa Tenggara and East Java, or in other areas that produce a lot of maize, not rice. Corn rice is not a mixture of rice and corn. However, it is processed corn with a shape resembling rice. So when you eat corn rice, what you are actually eating is corn.
Many people say that eating corn rice can help control blood sugar so it is better for people with diabetes than white rice. Is it true?
Corn rice is better for people with diabetes
Corn is a good source of carbohydrates for the body. Corn also contains sufficient fiber, so those of you who have diabetes don't have to worry about eating it. Fiber can help the body release glucose as an energy source slowly. So, blood sugar does not rise immediately after eating corn. So, it's no wonder that many people say that corn rice can help control blood sugar better than eating white rice.
Not only fiber, corn also contains many nutrients, such as iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and selenium. So, corn can be a nutritious staple food. However, you should still pay attention to your meal portions, don't overeat corn or corn. And, consume corn by combining it with protein and vegetable sources of food. So, you get complete nutrition when you eat.
When compared to white rice, corn has fewer calories. 100 grams of corn contains 140 calories, while 100 grams of white rice has 175 calories. So, you can eat corn rice with a larger portion but with the same number of calories as white rice, which has a smaller portion. That way, your calorie intake and appetite will be better controlled.
As it turns out, this is the research results that the experts found
Current medical research says that eating corn regularly can help the body better control blood sugar. This of course must be balanced by controlling other foods, especially those that contain lots of sugar.
Reporting from Bussines Diary Philippines, professor from the University of Philippines Los Banos, Dr. Artemio Salazar explained that corn can be a good staple food for diabetes patients. This is because corn has a higher amylose content than rice. Making corn will be digested more slowly by the body, so that blood sugar will be better controlled.
The good thing is, corn has protein, dietary fiber, minerals, and antioxidants that are much higher than other staple foods. However, although white rice with corn rice looks almost the same, getting used to consumption of corn rice seems a bit difficult.
For that, if you want to switch to eating corn rice (which may feel foreign to you), you should switch slowly. You may be able to mix corn rice and white rice first the first time you try it, so that it will be easier for your tongue to accept it.
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