Got a big appetite? Purple rice instead of white rice can help you lose weight

Purple rice is brightly colored and has a chewy texture. In addition to its rich nutritional value, it is also known as the "medicine shell"! Nutritionists say that purple rice, which has a purple-black appearance, is not only a low-GI food, but also contains eight times more dietary fiber than refined white rice. For those who want to lose weight when their appetite increases in cold weather, eating it moderately can help increase a sense of fullness and is suitable as a substitute for white rice, reducing the chances of losing weight due to hunger and increased appetite.

Eat "medicated rice" to lose weight! Excellent antioxidant and satiety-enhancing effect

Purple rice is also known as longevity rice. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that purple rice has health benefits such as tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, nourishing the brain and strengthening the kidneys, and warming the spleen. Since ancient times, it has been known as "medicine shell", "medicine rice" and "black pearl". In addition to traditional Chinese medicine theory, from the perspective of Western nutrition, purple rice is not only rich in nutritional value, but also has many benefits if consumed in moderation. According to data from the domestic Food and Drug Administration, every 100 grams of purple rice contains an average of 353 calories, 3.3 grams of dietary fiber, 295 milligrams of potassium, 12 milligrams of calcium, as well as rich vitamins such as vitamin B1, B2, folic acid and minerals such as potassium, iron, zinc, calcium, and phosphorus required by the human body.

Nutritionist Wang Zinan said that the dietary fiber in purple rice can promote gastrointestinal motility and aid digestion. It can also increase satiety, reduce appetite, and reduce the chance of gaining weight from eating snacks. Most importantly, the outer shell of purple rice contains more phytochemical anthocyanins than ordinary glutinous rice, and is a source of high-quality antioxidants. Moderate intake can help prevent and reduce the risk of hypertension, stabilize the structure of human cell membranes and avoid atherosclerosis.

A little helper for weight loss! Low GI purple rice to replace white rice to reduce fat synthesis

In addition to being rich in dietary fiber, which helps increase satiety, purple rice is also a low GI food. Compared with white rice, which has a higher GI value in our daily diet, purple rice is less likely to cause the blood sugar concentration to rise too quickly. It can effectively stimulate the secretion of large amounts of insulin, thereby reducing the chance of fat synthesis and achieving the effect of assisting in weight control.

Although eating purple rice has many benefits to the human body, nutritionist Wang Zinan also emphasized that weight loss is most important for a balanced diet, and no matter how high the nutritional density of food is, it is not advisable to consume excessive amounts. It is recommended that when consuming purple rice, it should be used as a replacement for staple foods such as white rice, and should account for 1/3 to 2/3 of the daily staple food source, which means it is more appropriate to choose 1 to 2 meals as a replacement.

[Nutritionist's Tips]:

Although purple rice is nutritious and delicious, it is still a type of glutinous rice and is less easily digested and absorbed by the human body. The elderly, children, and people with digestive disorders should eat it in moderation to avoid problems such as bloating and constipation.