Why do Indians eat so much rice?

Everywhere in the world, there is something that all people have in common. We all find ourselves a staple commodity. This "staple" is something that grows in abundance and it can be done relatively cheaply. read more

Not only Indians but most of the countries in Asia eats rice.Rice is very much consumed in countries like China,Thailand,Indonesia,Philippines,Japan,Afghanistan,Sri Lanka , B'desh ,Pak and so on. It is only the climate which decides the food pattern of the people. read more

I actually have changed from eating white rice to brown rice which has less sugar and gets digested slower than white rice thus doesnt make me feel hungry as fast. In fact, I really eat just a little rice per meal plus some fishes and vegetables. If you need meats, stay away from fried and fatty meat. read more

Another reason why many Asians prefer white rice is that they have become accustomed to how easy it is to chew and digest. Brown rice requires more chewing power to properly digest than white rice does. Some Asians refuse to eat brown rice because to them, it's a sign of poverty. read more

Since rice is our staple food, the implications of the study can have a great long-term impact on the way India eats. Polished Rice, Hello Diabetes. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health reviewed four previous studies conducted in China, Japan, US and Australia on the impact of white rice in the onset of Type 2 diabetes. read more