What is the difference between people who eat pasta for a long time and people who eat rice for a long time? Who is healthier

At the beginning of the birth of the culture in the Yellow River Basin, the concept of staple food existed. This is well demonstrated by archaeologists finding grain seeds from ancient artifacts.

So far, Chinese staple foods are mainly divided into rice and pasta, and the nutritional discussion of the two staple foods is also worthy of our attention. The most common staple food for us Chinese is rice and noodles.

Due to the influence of regional differences, people from the north and the south always argue about the blush and the thick neck in order to eat rice or noodles. People who like to eat noodles think that eating noodles, steamed buns are very fragrant, and it is very comfortable to eat.

People who love to eat rice think that rice porridge is better for digestion and less likely to gain weight. So what is the difference between people who eat rice and pasta? Which person is healthier? You might as well know.

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Health benefits of rice?

1. Replenish energy

Rice is rich in carbohydrates, and also contains a certain amount of protein, fat, vitamins and other nutrients, which can provide energy and supplement nutrition for the human body. Rice is relatively easy to digest and absorb, so it is one of the indispensable staple foods in daily life.

2. Keep Blood Sugar Balanced

Rice is rich in vitamin B1. Inorganic salt and high dietary fiber play an important role in maintaining blood sugar balance. But for people with high blood sugar, it is not advisable to eat too much rice, so as not to cause blood sugar to rise and affect the development of the disease.

3. Strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach

It is suitable for diseases such as abdominal distension, loose stool, loss of appetite, and limb fatigue caused by weak temper and weak transportation and transformation. Neutralize stomach acid and relieve stomach pain.

Preventing Chronic Diseases Rice is a staple food that most Chinese people eat every day. If you master the healthy principle of eating rice, over time, it can unconsciously play a role in disease prevention and anti-aging, which is very beneficial to patients with chronic diseases.

4. Help digestion

Rice soup has the functions of nourishing qi, nourishing yin, and moistening dryness. It is sweet and flat in nature and taste, which is beneficial to the development and health of babies. It can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, help digestion and promote fat absorption.

5. Termination

It contains a variety of amino acids and vitamins, which can regulate metabolism and play a calming and tranquilizing effect. It contains a variety of amino acids and organic acids, which can eliminate fatigue and help sleep.

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What is the difference between eating pasta for a long time and eating rice for a long time? Which person is healthier?

【the difference】

In terms of protein:

The protein in pasta will definitely exceed that of rice, but the quality of pasta is lower than that of rice, and it also contains a small amount of amino acids. The gliadin in rice is about 20%.

Therefore, from a protein point of view, rice must be higher in cereals, and vitamins and minerals are lower than pasta.

However, the biological price of protein exceeds that of other grains. In terms of protein utilization, there is not much difference between rice and pasta.

Minerals and Vitamins:

Both rice and pasta contain some minerals. Studies have found that wheat flour has more potassium than rice. However, the content of other minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc is relatively high, which is related to post-processing.

Grains contain some vitamins, mainly in the outer layer of the grain. Due to processing, the outer layer of the grain will continue to be reduced or even disappear.

Poor digestion:

Noodles are easier to digest than rice. Pasta belongs to pasta, which is easier to digest than rice. Noodles contain a lot of starch, which is a substance that is easily absorbed by the human digestive system.

Eat noodles in moderation and avoid eating too much. After eating in moderation, it can help the body to supplement the energy and calories it needs. Moreover, after eating in moderation, it will not burden the human stomach and intestines, and will not cause indigestion.

Rice is also a good staple food, it will not irritate the gastric mucosa, it can be as soft and rotten as possible, and it is easy to digest. You can also cook rice porridge and put some red dates, yams, pumpkins, etc., which are beneficial to replenish qi and blood and strengthen the spleen and stomach.

Which person is healthier?

Eating rice and pasta has its own nutritional value, and generally there is no comparison. Most people are more concerned about which kind of rice and noodles will be more nutritious. In fact, overall, these two staples should be in balance.

Rice and noodles contain similar nutrients, including carbohydrates, protein and fat, as well as some vitamins and dietary fiber. Pasta typically has 40% more protein than rice, which may have 20%.

But flour generally has less lysine, and rice is of higher quality than pasta. Whether it is rice or pasta, in fact, there is no problem, the main thing is to get a variety of food to get comprehensive nutrition.

In addition, most people hesitate to eat rice or pasta during weight loss, which one is more conducive to weight loss? From the perspective of the food itself, there is not much difference in calories between 100 grams of rice and 100 grams of noodles. Rice is 346 calories and noodles are 359 calories.

So, which staple food can you choose to lose weight. To sum up, although there are subtle differences between rice and pasta, the difference is not big. As a staple, it's okay.

You can choose according to your own preferences and habits, but if you only eat one kind of food for a long time, the nutrition will inevitably be single, and only sticking to the diversity of staple foods is conducive to the nutritional balance of the body.

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Which one is more suitable for the elderly?

In terms of food, the eight major cuisines compete with each other, each blooming a beautiful aura. In terms of staple food, southerners prefer rice, while northerners prefer steamed buns.

The observation found that 90% of the office workers eat foreign food in the office building to solve their lunch problem. Including 80% takeaway boxed meals, some people choose to bring their own meals, but most of their staple food is rice.

In fact, steamed buns are more suitable for tired office workers than rice. Yeast fermentation not only makes pasta taste good, but also improves its nutritional value.

But considering the digestion of the elderly, rice and pasta are easier to digest. Because rice and flour are refined, although minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber are less, they are also more nutritious.

However, if you want to get more nutrition out of rice and pasta, you should match the thickness. For example, eating an occasional meal or two, replacing rice and pasta with whole grains such as red beans and oats will also allow people to get more nutritional value.

So, is it better for the elderly to eat steamed buns or rice? In fact, both are the same, and the elderly choose according to their own preferences.