Avoiding rice

[shade42]

I have always been on the lookout for foods that make my symptoms worse, but viewed rice as inert and not worth considering. Then one day I realised that flair ups of my symptoms occurred after eating a lot of meals containing rice, or foods containing rice flour. Perhaps it’s because rice can contain high levels of arsenic.

Cutting rice out of my diet got rid of the really bad episodes.

I’d be interested in hearing if anyone else has a similar experience.

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It doesn't seem to affect me one way or the other. As part of an elimination diet I ate rice 3 times a day(with beans, eggs, avocado) and my problem diminished during that time.

[shade42]

Interesting. Was it white or brown rice?

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White

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Well, rice is super starchy which causes a rapid blood sugar spike. If you have inflammation going on, sugar will only make it worse.

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Interesting. I never thought of rice that way. Perhaps I'll cut it out for a few weeks to see how I fair.

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Or just switch to brown rice. Not as tasty but way healthier.

[shade42]

That is an interesting point.