According to a study by the British National Health Service, eating white rice before going to sleep helps promote sleep. According to research, rice should be consumed an hour before bedtime for greater effectiveness.
What are the benefits of rice?
Rice is very digestible, it regulates the intestinal flora. Contains a lot of potassium, little sodium and essential fatty acids. It does not contain gluten. Contains a lot of starch. In cooking it triples its weight. For this reason, when cooked it is less caloric than pasta. It has great satiating power. A study by the Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts in Tokyo has shown that those who eat it do not risk obesity.
What is rice bad for?
The paraffin used for polishing rice can cause damage to the gastric mucosa. The magnesium silicate contained in talc is suspected of being carcinogenic to the stomach. Rice as harvested is not edible. The raw one may contain spores of Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that exposes us to the risk of food poisoning.
What does the rice contain?
It has a high carbohydrate content. This is why it has a high glycemic index. It is a food that quickly raises the blood sugar level. Diabetics should be careful in eating it. One pound of rice contains 49.19 g of starch. For this it helps to eliminate uric acids. Wholemeal contains gamma oryzanol. It is a molecule with an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action. It is useful in inflammatory states. Acts as a gastroprotector. Whole grain one promotes weight loss because it contains many fibers.
What foods not to eat before bed?
Chocolate creates stomach acid that is difficult to manage during the night. Alcohol creates drowsiness but dehydrates the body and dirties the night’s rest, which becomes very agitated. Ice cream has saturated fat and weighs you down, ruining sleep. Red meat is very heavy to digest. Pizza risks creating acidity and weighing down the stomach. Fruit creates gas in the intestines.
Is chocolate good for blood sugar?
The dark one contains less sugar than the milk or white one. The flavonoids contained in dark chocolate can help lower blood sugar and reduce the risk of heart disease. Eating a small piece a day can prevent heart disease and reduce blood sugar and insulin levels. The recommended serving is 30 grams per day. It also helps limit spikes in blood sugar.