KUPASONLINE.COM — White rice has long been a staple food for most Indonesians. Besides being cheap and filling, white rice can also be paired with a variety of dishes that add to the pleasure of eating
However, unfortunately, white rice is considered unhealthy and may not suit some people’s dietary needs.
For example, people who are trying to eat less carbs or people with diabetes should avoid white rice in their diet.
That is why, currently there are various alternative variants of rice, one of which is shirataki rice. Has a low carbohydrate content According to the Dietela website, a diet service in Indonesia, shirataki made from konjac glucomannan (KGM) has a lower calorie, fat and carbohydrate content than plain white rice.
Therefore, it makes sense that many claim shirataki can help you lose weight faster and prevent certain diseases. Besides that, the fiber content of shirataki is also higher so that it can slow down the rate of gastric emptying to give a feeling of fullness.
According to Healthline, glucomannan or the main fiber of shirataki is being studied for its many potential health benefits, including its ability to form a protective barrier along the intestinal lining.
For that, we need to eat large amounts of shirataki rice in order to consume significant amounts of glucomannan.
Not the only source of energy Although shirataki rice has been shown to have many health benefits compared to white rice, it is not the only source of energy. Quoted from Dietela, our bodies still need other sources of energy when on a calorie deficit diet or to lose weight.
For that, we need to eat large amounts of shirataki rice in order to consume significant amounts of glucomannan. Not the only source of energy Although shirataki rice has been shown to have many health benefits compared to white rice, it is not the only source of energy.
Quoted from Dietela, our bodies still need other sources of energy when on a calorie deficit diet or to lose weight.
This is because making shirataki the only source of carbohydrates has the potential to increase consumption of fatty foods as an alternative source of energy. Also make sure to eat shirataki rice with other healthy food menus such as side dishes rich in protein and healthy fats, as well as nutritious green vegetables. For example, eat shirataki rice with fish (a source of protein, vitamin B1, unsaturated fatty acids), spinach (a source of vitamins B2, B6, B9, iron), and mushrooms (a source of vitamin B5).(*)
