Have you joined the keto club? The ketogenic diet is a trendy high fat, low carb eating style that’s touted for its potential health benefits (like promoting weight loss, and managing certain medical conditions).
If you’re new to keto, it can take a little while to get familiar with what does and doesn’t fit into your new diet. Before you cook up your favorite fried rice or dig into some sushi, you might be wondering: Is rice keto? Let’s find out.
Nope. Both white and brown rice are relatively high in carbohydrates. How high? One cup of white cooked rice has about 40 grams (g) of carbs. The total daily carb intake in most keto diets ranges between 20 g and 50 g. So, rice generally isn’t considered keto-friendly.
The keto diet involves getting most of your calorie intake from protein and healthy fats, instead of carbs. You’ll typically try to eat foods that contain a certain ratio of nutrients (like 70 percent fat, 20 percent protein, and 10 percent carbs).
Carbs and ketosis
When you drastically reduce the amount of carbs you eat, your body can reach a state of ketosis. That’s when your body becomes mega efficient at burning fat for fuel. This can help you lose body fat and may be beneficial for some medical conditions.
Why won’t rice help you reach this state? Rice is a grain, and grains just aren’t a low carb type of food. Even brown rice — typically considered a “healthier” option than white rice — is off limits in a keto diet.
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