"Eat while it's hot" is a common phrase used by the elderly to persuade people to eat. Recently, a new way of eating has emerged in the weight loss world: rice is eaten cold, which helps to improve fatty liver.
The reason is that the starch configuration in the rice will change after it is cooled (called the "aging retrogeneration" of starch), and in this process, some resistant starch will be produced, which is not easily converted into sugars after eating, which is not only beneficial for improving fatty liver, but also can control blood sugar.
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"Serve Hot" VS "Eat Cold"
Do you know in life whether rice is better eaten "hot" or "cold"?
The starch structure contained in rice is chain starch, and in the process of steaming rice, the chain starch will absorb water and expand and gelatinize, and amylase can freely break them down and turn them into glucose for the body to use.
However, at low temperatures, there will be "aging regeneration", producing some resistant starch, which is refractory to degradation than other starches, digested slowly in the body, and absorbed and entered the blood slowly, so it has certain benefits for improving glucose and lipid metabolism.
It should be noted that eating rice cold may induce gastrointestinal discomfort, especially for people with poor gastrointestinal function. The ancient physician Li Dongyuanyun "has internal injuries to the spleen and stomach, and all diseases are born", here is still a reminder to everyone that eating while it is hot is still the best choice.
If you want to control blood lipids and blood sugar, the more reliable ways to do this are: adhere to a healthy lifestyle, control total calorie intake, adhere to a balanced diet, adhere to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, regular work and rest, and maintain a good psychological state.
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Correct exercise choices
Patients with fatty liver disease can gradually increase the intensity of exercise according to their personal preferences and physical condition.
It is recommended to choose aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming, tai chi, etc., each exercise lasts more than 30-45 minutes, insists on 3-5 times a week, and loses 1 kg of weight in 2 weeks.
In addition, it is necessary to maintain a regular schedule and rest, control total calorie intake, adhere to a balanced diet, appropriately increase high-protein foods, milk, vegetables and fruits, and reduce the speed of eating.
Dieting is not recommended for rapid weight loss, as dieting may induce and exacerbate fatty liver disease.
The most important thing is that exercise to lose fat is not a hot mind, it requires perseverance and endurance, and a good attitude to overcome difficulties.
No one can succeed casually, persevere, take your time, and stick to it and it will definitely work!
About author丨Prof. Rui Zhao
- Assistant to the President, Director of the Medical Department, Chief Physician, and Master's Tutor of Shenyang Sixth People's Hospital
- High-level senior talents in Shenyang
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