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Rice is a carbohydrate-rich food and it is a staple in many cultural cuisines. Rice can be included as part of a healthy eating pattern for those living with diabetes.

Choosing more intact higher-fiber types of rice and watching portion sizes may help keep blood glucose in the target range.

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If you have diabetes, you're used to checking whether certain foods are OK to eat. How does rice stack up? Here's what you need to know.

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Eating White Rice and Diabetes:

Opt for long-grain white rice, like basmati or jasmine, over short-grain rice, like sushi, or choose brown rice for more fiber.

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If you have diabetes, you probably want to know that white rice can increase your blood sugar. Read on for how white rice can be part of a diabetes diet.

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How to Rinse and Soak Rice:

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Is soaking rice necessary? Soaking rice reduces heavy metals and pesticides from your food. Learn how long to soak rice before cooking for optimal nutritional benefits.

Soak for the Ideal Time: Soak brown rice for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. For white rice, 30 minutes to 2 hours is typically sufficient. Soaking too long can cause the rice to ferment.

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Low Carb Alternatives to White Rice:

• Cauliflower rice

• Shirataki rice

• Wild rice

• What about using other grains in place of rice?

• Quinoa

• Barley

• Farro

• Amaranth
  

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White rice is delicious but the carb count is high, which can easily spike your blood sugar. Here are low-carb rice alternatives.