Discussion Why is rice and fish demonized so much?

[Jason Voorhees]

Why are foods like rice consistently deemed bad in the majority of American studies on nutrition and health? Recently, I've even seen claims that even fish one of the healthiest sources of Omega-3 and protein is unhealthy because it includes heavy metals or other contaminants.

In my coastal town, fish and rice is eaten almost everyday. It's the main part of our diet. My family and the people in my village have eaten fish and rice virtually daily, and not one of us has ever experienced the heavy metal poisoning, obesity, or heart-related issues that these folks mention.

 

[Lonelyus]

Rice and fish is good, need to add pepper

 

[FakeFakecel]

not one of us has ever experienced the heavy metal poisoning, obesity, or heart-related issues that these folks mention.

In these kinds of studies, sometimes even the slightest correlation (which could very well be a coincidence and sometimes is one) is presented in a way that makes it seem like it's an actual liability. Just fearmongering or poor communication on their part. Enjoy your fish and rice!

 

[CMD]

To women, rice isnt bad as far as I know.

However,there are studies proving that men who eat more rice and/or curry are seen as more unattractive to women,so there may be a correlation with that.

I recommend not eating rice or curry then if you want to slay

 

[RuudVanNistelrooy]

If you're not physically active that rice (starch) will go into your belly fat.

 

[Ichigo]

I have never heard of that sentiment where I live (Midwestern USA)

I guess because rice has too many carbs?

 

[Ichigo]

If you're not physically active that rice (starch) will go into your belly fat.

What would be the opposite of rice then? Broccoli?

 

[DarkStar]

No clue, i’ve made this dish a few times & it’s so good

 

[Karakol96]

Rice is bad for you since it's toxic

Wild fish is good for you

 

[RuudVanNistelrooy]

What would be the opposite of rice then? Broccoli?

What do you mean opposite? Broccoli is good but low calorie and low carb.

 

[Ichigo]

What do you mean opposite? Broccoli is good but low calorie and low carb.

I was thinking of fiber where your body can't really digest it

 

[Emba]

Rice and fish is good, need to add pepper

I have paper!

 

[RuudVanNistelrooy]

I was thinking of fiber where your body can't really digest it

That's good because fiber makes you craving for carbs easier.