In most of the houses, people reheat the leftover rice and then fry it and eat it as fried rice. But do you know that reheating and eating rice can be harmful for health?

There is a lot of debate about whether rice should be reheated or not. Some people say that rice should be reheated, while some people believe that rice should not be reheated. Most people eat the leftover rice in the morning by frying it. Everyone likes fried rice. Does reheating or cooking rice affect health? On this subject, we have talked to Shikha Sharma Agarwal, Director Nutritionist and Dietician of Fat to Slim. Let's know whether rice should be reheated or not

Should I reheat rice or not? 

According to experts, rice should not be reheated and eaten. This can harm our health. Reheating and eating rice can cause food poisoning. This happens because as the rice cools down, Bacillus cereus bacteria start growing in it. When rice is reheated, these bacteria are destroyed but its elements get completely mixed in the rice itself, which can be poisonous. When poisonous elements enter the body, food poisoning can occur. 

Digestion 

By reheating and eating rice, all the nutrients of rice are lost. The body has difficulty in digesting rice without nutrients. Due to which the risk of stomach related diseases increases. Eating reheated rice can weaken the digestive system. Apart from this, constipation can also be a problem. If you eat reheated rice, then you should be cautious. 

Gas problem 

Eating reheated rice can cause gas problems. Long-term gas problems also affect heart health. Gas increases pressure on the veins of the body. 

keep these things in mind 

Rice should be eaten within 2 hours of cooking. 

Rice should never be reheated and eaten. 

Thyroid patients should not eat rice by reheating it. 

Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of home remedies and general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, then definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.