Summary: Based on all the myths, you would be excused for believing that rice causes obesity, arsenic-related problems, diabetes, and makes you fat overnight. On the contrary, rice is known to have a high satiety index – meaning it gives the feeling of fullness. Did you know the origin of the word rice? Well, it was derived from the Greek word ‘oruza’. A piece of recent genetic evidence shows that all forms of Asian rice, both Indica and Japonica, came from a single domestication event that occurred 8,200–13,500 years ago in the Pearl River valley region of China. In this episode, the host, Jitendra Chouksey will help us understand why and how the rice-myths were shaped and what happens in the body when we consume this ancient grain You can also listen to Fittr Podcast on our website: http://audiohoppodcasts.com
