Eating Rice or Roti at Night Does Not Increase Weight: Nutritionist
Summary
Rice or roti eaten at night does not automatically cause weight gain, according to a nutrition consultant. The article recommends light dinners, controlled portions, and avoiding oily foods, while noting that late eating can contribute to digestive problems.
Key Points
- Eating rice or roti at night does not by itself increase weight; overall diet and lifestyle matter more.
- Nutritionists recommend one or two rotis or about half a plate of rice for dinner.
- Dinner should be light, with options like khichdi, dalia, thin dal with roti, or thin dal with rice.
- Late-night eating can contribute to gastric and digestive problems, and dinner is best eaten around 7 to 8 PM.
