{"id":1761272,"date":"2022-04-19T09:49:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T14:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1761272"},"modified":"2023-03-03T11:00:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T17:00:02","slug":"is-brown-rice-good-for-diabetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/is-brown-rice-good-for-diabetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Brown Rice Good for People with Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"Rice is one of the most commonly eaten foods on earth, an essential ingredient in everything from stuffed cabbage rolls<\/a> to takeout-inspired grain bowls<\/a>. This grain is often considered off-limits for those of us with diabetes\u2014but as it turns out, removing rice from our diets completely isn't necessary to balance blood sugar. You simply need to know the right type of rice<\/a> to choose.\r\n

Is Brown Rice Healthy for People with Diabetes?<\/h2>\r\nAbsolutely! Unlike white rice, a refined grain that's been stripped of its bran and germ and causes blood sugar spikes, brown rice is a whole grain with its healthy nutrients intact. Each serving of brown rice contains more than twice as much blood sugar-stabilizing fiber and three times as much magnesium as white rice. It's also a good source of niacin, folate, manganese and cancer-fighting antioxidants.\r\n\r\nResearch shows that people withe type 2 diabetes who regularly eat moderate amounts of brown rice have better blood sugar control<\/a> after meals. In addition, they also have less overall inflammation\u2014a problem linked to type 2 diabetes\u2014and increased protection<\/a> against heart disease. Eating more whole grains such as brown rice has been shown to reduce the risk of worsening type 2 diabetes<\/a>, as well as prevent the development of vascular diseases and unnecessary weight gain.\r\n\r\nThis is the difference between wild rice and brown rice<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"28543\"]\r\n

How to Eat Brown Rice if You Have Diabetes<\/h2>\r\nThere are plenty of healthy carbs for people with diabetes<\/a>. But eating any starch, even a high-fiber one like brown rice, is best done alongside healthy plant-based fats and lean protein. The reason? Both nutrients slow down digestion, including the release of glucose into the bloodstream.\r\n\r\nFor example, you can prepare an Asian-inspired rice bowl that includes three-fours of a cup of warm brown rice, with a few slices of avocado, some grilled chicken, shredded red cabbage and a peanut-based sauce. The ingredients in this dish work together to help dull the overall rise in blood sugar.\r\n\r\nIf you prefer to stay away from this beneficial whole grain, here's a list of foods that people with diabetes<\/a> can enjoy without concern about blood sugar chaos. Did you know people with diabetes can even eat apples<\/a>? As long as they're eating it the right way. Also, find out if almond flour is good for people with diabetes<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t
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