Nutritionist Busts Myths: Rice and Its Impact on Weight and Health

Many people have questions about rice, like whether it makes you gain weight.

A nutritionist says that's not true; weight gain comes from eating too many calories.

Rice can be part of a healthy diet, even for people with diabetes, as long as they eat it with other healthy foods.

Rice provides energy and some vitamins.

It's fine to eat rice at night, but watch how much you eat if you're not very active.

Also, brown rice isn't always better for you than white rice, and cold rice can be easier on your blood sugar.