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 Is rice flour bad for you?

  Last Updated : Jan 02,2019






Is rice flour bad for you?

Yes, read more for further details. Rice flour is made by grinding rice into a fine powder. It is generally made from polished broken rice and is therefore usually whiter than wheat or rye flour. 
 
Nutritive Value of rice flour
Rice flour is high in carbohydrates. Has very little fat and small amount of protein. Since it is made from polished rice it has no vitamins and minerals. Polishing is a process in which the nutrients are lost. 
 
Is rice flour good for weight loss?
Rice-flour is high in carbohydrates of which 80% is starch. And is not a good source of protein. Therefore, it is not a good option for those who are trying to lose weight. 
 
Is rice flour good for diabetics?
They are high in glycemic index and cause an increase the blood glucose levels. If there are high glucose levels in the blood it is turned into fat.
Adding rice flour to your meals can raise your blood glucose levels quickly and may cause a sudden drop of the blood glucose making you feel hungry and you may tend to eat more.
 
Is rice flour good for heart patients?
Consumption of rice flour can cause inflammation in the body which is also responsible for heart problems. Rice flour causes the blood glucose levels to rise, excess of glucose in the blood is turned into fat.
 
Can you eat rice flour?
Rice flour can be a great alternative to your diet if you have gluten-intolerance or have Celiac disease. Try replacing gluten containing ingredients with rice different recipes to see what works best for you. Rice flour contains less protein than wheat flour. This means that foods you make with it would be best supplemented with another protein-rich food. 
Also, keep in mind that you may lose a few nutrients, but rice flour is a safe for people with no health problems. People with diabetes, obesity and heart problems should avoid consumption of rice flour.

is rice flour bad for you

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