Rice or Roti: What Should You Eat for Dinner?
Rice or Roti: What Should You Eat for Dinner? A balanced dinner should include foods like roti or rice for carbohydrates, and sources of protein such as lentils (dal) or eggs (for non-vegetarians). People often debate whether rice or roti is better for health. Deciding between the two for dinner depends on several factors, including the specific type of rice or roti being consumed and how it is eaten. Both rice and roti provide carbohydrates. Generally, roti is considered to have fewer carbohydrates than rice, making it a popular choice from a health perspective. Nazneen Hussain , a dietitian and head of 'Dietetics for Nutrify Today,' explains: "Eating roti made from coarse flour or high-fiber flour is beneficial; however, if the roti is made from highly refined flour , it acts similarly to rice and causes a rapid spike in blood sugar levels ." She notes that consuming heavily polished rice over the long term is not ideal for health, whereas unpolished rice is a bet...