Suitable For Diabetics, 3 Ways To Reduce Sugar Levels In White Rice

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JAKARTA - White rice is a source of carbohydrates that have become the daily intake of Indonesians. However, white rice has a fairly high sugar content, which for diabetics can make blood sugar soar.

However, there is no need to worry because the level of sugar in white rice can be reduced. You can follow several ways below to reduce sugar levels in white rice.

1. Soak rice before cooking Dilanir from the Indian Express page, soaking rice for several hours before cooking helps overcome the glycemic index or potential increase in blood sugar in rice.

This happens because submerging rice can help activate the breaking of enzymes in the starch in the rice, which makes complex carbohydrates into more minimal sugar.

2. Let rice cool before eating Eating cold rice can reduce blood sugar significantly compared to eating newly cooked rice. This is because the cold rice contains a higher resistant star than hot rice, which helps control glucose so that blood sugar levels remain stable.

3. Mix white rice with other nutritious foods When eating white rice is highly recommended to be combined with other nutritious food ingredients. Quoting the Hindustian Times, nutritionist totaling Rastogi said the consumption of white rice with foods rich in protein and fiber can help prevent a spike in blood sugar.