Unexpected health benefits of eating white rice and brown rice.

A study published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests that rice may actually help us eat and sleep better.

A study analyzing the eating habits and sleep quality of over 1,800 Japanese men and women aged 20 to 60 found that those who ate rice had better quality sleep than those who ate noodles or bread, according to the health website Healthline (USA).

The nutrients in brown rice and white rice help relax the nervous system, making it easier to fall asleep.

Interestingly, another study, also in Japan and published in the journal Nutrients , yielded similar results. To explain this phenomenon, the researchers hypothesized that white rice has a high glycemic index (GI). Specifically, the glycemic index of white rice is 72.

High glycemic index (GI) increases the presence of the amino acid tryptophan in the brain, which is then converted into serotonin and the sleep hormone melatonin. The combined effect of these two hormones helps us feel relaxed and sleepy.

Not only white rice but also brown rice has similar effects. In addition to containing vitamins B3 and B6, brown rice also contains GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, which helps relax the nervous system by slowing down brain activity. Brown rice is considered a low glycemic index food with a GI of 50.

Brown rice is considered a very healthy whole grain. This type of rice is not only rich in fiber and selenium, but also contains magnesium and folate. and many other nutrients. Therefore, brown rice can help control blood sugar when consumed in moderation.

Meanwhile, although white rice is a very common food in many countries around the world , health experts advise consuming it in moderation because white rice is a refined starch with a high glycemic index, making it unsuitable for people with prediabetes and diabetes, according to Healthline .

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