For your well-being, opt for slow-cooked rice.
Although fast cooking can save you time in the kitchen, it can quickly spike your blood sugar levels, aka your glycemic index.
While rice normally cooks in 20 minutes, some people opt for rice that only requires 5 to 10 minutes of cooking to save time in the kitchen. However, this habit is not recommended.
In fact, the type of rice to avoid if you want to maintain stable blood sugar levels is quick-cooking rice. As Dr. Jimmy Mohamed points out, “quick-cooking rice is a disaster.”
This rice is distinguished by the presence of microcracks inside the grain, which allows water to penetrate more easily and cook the rice more quickly. However, as the doctor explains on his Instagram account, “the faster the rice is cooked, the higher the glycemic index will be”.
In addition, this cooking method speeds up the digestion process. The body converts starch into sugar more quickly. As a result, blood sugar levels rise sharply, leading to a rapid rise in blood sugar followed by an equally rapid fall.
In other words, you may experience cravings, fatigue, and even hypoglycemia. To maintain balanced blood sugar levels and promote normal digestion, choose slow-cooked rice, which takes an average of 20 minutes to cook.