Should we eat roti or rice to lose weight? This question has always been debated. Whenever we try to lose weight, there is a dilemma about whether to eat roti or make rice a part of our diet. Many people, while trying to lose weight, eliminate both roti and rice from their plates. On the other hand, some people reduce their weight easily by eating both roti and rice.

There are many questions related to eating roti and rice for which we often seek answers such as

  • Which has more calories?
  • Which has more nutritional value?
  • By eating well the stomach be full for a long time?
  • What is better for weight loss?
  • Which flour roti will be better?
  • Which variety of rice is good?
  • Which is the right time to eat roti and rice?

Today, in this article, let's know from Public Health Expert, Dietician, SwatiBathwal, what is her opinion about this.

This is the calorie count

If we eat two roti then it contains about 130-140 calories. At the same time, 100 grams i.e. half a bowl of cooked rice also contains only about 140 calories. So whether you eat half a bowl of rice with dal or two rotis, the calorie intake will remain the same.

Which rice is best?

Which rice you are eating also matters a lot. For example, if you are eating thin rice, you will feel hungry soon because it does not contain fibre. On the other hand, Manipuri rice is only grass, it will keep the stomach full and hunger will not be felt soon.

Which flour bread should be eaten?

Your weight will decrease or increase, it also depends on which flour roti you are eating. Do not eat flour bread because it is processed. Within an hour of eating it, the sugar level rises rapidly. If you eat bread made of fibre flour, then the sugar level will increase gradually. People who have gluten sensitivity can eat barley flour roti. Do not eat roti made of millet flour in summer. If you want to eat protein-rich bread, then eat gram flour bread. If there is no gluten sensitivity then eat multi-grain roti. One thing must be kept in mind do not eat bran flour.

What time to choose to eat?

If a person is doing intermittent fasting then he takes one meal in the afternoon and again at night. On the other hand, some people take heavy meals in the morning and afternoon and prefer to eat something light at night. Many people take a whole meal at one time and fruits at another time. Whatever routine you follow, try to have your main meal in the afternoon because our metabolic rate is at its peak between 12-2 in the afternoon.

Take care of the portion

It is very important to take care of the amount of rice or roti you are eating. If you eat a plate full of rice, it will be equal to about 7-8 rotis and this will increase your weight. Whatever flour bread you eat or whatever type of rice you eat, it should have high fibre value. Fibre creates good probiotics and good bacteria in our stomachs apart from this, the minerals, multigrain or millets found in roti help in weight loss.

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