As we all know, rice and noodles are the staple food on our country’s dining table, and due to the large regional differences in our country, the staple food in different regions has deviations. Northerners love to eat pasta, while southerners love to eat rice. Everyone’s choice is different based on personal preferences and location. Rice and pasta are both important parts of the daily diet and can provide the human body with necessary nutrients. So, is it better for people who want to lose weight to eat rice or pasta?

First of all, let’s understand what are the differences in ingredients between rice and pasta?

The nutrients in rice are mainly starch and protein. After starch enters the human body, it can be converted into glucose, which can provide energy to the human body and can also decompose carbohydrates. However, for people with high blood sugar or diabetes, Generally speaking, eating rice is not a good thing, because it will cause blood sugar to rise, and eating too much will cause diabetes.

Pasta also contains starch and protein, which is similar to rice. However, pasta also contains an additional nutrient, vitamin B. Don’t underestimate this vitamin B. It has more benefits for the body than rice. The protein content in the two is not much different, and the protein content is relatively small. Although the protein in rice is less, it is easier to absorb.

Secondly, what are the differences in calories between rice and pasta? Noodles have higher calories than rice. This may be why there are more obese people in the north than in the south. 100 grams of steamed buns contain 223 kcal, while 100 grams of rice contains 119 kcal, so the caloric gap between the two is quite large. In addition, it is not easy to feel full when eating pasta, and you do not pay attention to dietary restraint, which makes it easier to gain weight. Therefore, for people who are obese or overweight, rice is more suitable.

Furthermore, what are the nutritional contents of rice and pasta? The prolamin content of rice is 20%, and that of pasta is 40%, which is more than that of pasta. However, pasta is seriously lacking in lysine, an essential amino acid for the human body, and the quality of rice protein is relatively high among cereals, so the protein content of rice and pasta has its own advantages.

Finally, how to prevent obesity? How to improve eating? In fact, there is not much difference in calories between rice and pasta. With the improvement of life style, people's living habits have been improved, and the requirements for life comfort are getting higher and higher. Most people cannot control their food, coupled with unreasonable diet and lack of exercise, they will become obese over time. Therefore, People who want to lose weight should reduce their carbohydrate intake. There is also the need to learn to eat vegetables, meat products, aquatic products and other foods together to obtain more comprehensive nutrition.

The reason why people become obese is not only related to food intake, but also related to various factors such as metabolism and exercise. Although staple food is the main source of energy for the human body, other fruits and vegetables should also be eaten appropriately. Pair each meal properly so that you can maintain your weight better.