Types Of Rice Recommended By Nutritionists To Lose Weight

Red rice is already known as one of the best rice to lose weight. (Photo: Pexels/Suzychewwood)

JAKARTA - When losing weight, the first thing that many people do is avoid eating rice. Many people believe that reducing rice consumption will lose weight, even though it is not entirely so.

A person can lose weight while still eating rice. Weight loss is basically driven by a calorie balance which means burning more calories than consumed.

"A piece of rice will not cause weight gain, unless eaten excessively," said the expert, Garima Goyal, quoted from Healthshots, on Monday, April 7, 2025.

A study published by the European Association for Obesity Sciences, found that people who consume 150 grams of average rice every day have a lower level of obesity, compared to those who consume less than that amount of rice.

This proves that overall portion control and diet quality are more important than not eating rice completely. The selection of rice is also very important so that the diet while still eating rice runs smoothly.

Nutritionists recommend that red rice and black rice be the best choice to lose weight. This is because the two types of rice contain high fiber and nutrients.

These two rices help reduce hunger, stabilize blood sugar levels, and increase metabolism, said Goyal.

Red rice is already known as one of the best rice to lose weight. This weight is rich in fiber, which can increase a sense of fullness and prevent excessive eating.

While black rice is rich in fiber and protein, which can stabilize blood sugar and reduce hunger. Black rice can also increase fat metabolism and reduce the accumulation of fat in the body.

However, if you really prefer white rice, you can still eat it when you lose weight. However, the portion in rice consumption must be controlled with a small bowl or about 100-150 grams per portion.