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Macro partitioning
High consumption of refined cereal grains (white rice/refined wheat) significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in Asian Indians by elevating dietary glycemic load and contributing to visceral obesity.
Reduce your intake of polished white rice and refined wheat. These foods make up half your calories and spike your blood sugar, driving diabetes risk. Swap them for whole grains, millets, or high-fiber rice varieties to lower your glycemic load without abandoning your staple foods.
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The diet of Indians consists predominantly of refined cereal grains (like white rice or refined wheat), which contribute to half of the daily calories. Hence, the dietary glycemic load of Indian diets is very high and this is associated with a higher risk of diabetes.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple epidemiological studies and clinical trials cited (e.g., Mohan et al., 2009; Radhika et al., 2009a).
Source
Nutrition and its Link with Diabetes in Asian Indians: Challenges and Solutions
S. Shobana et al. · Revista de Fomento Social · 2018
DOI 10.16943/ptinsa/2018/49441
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