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A Specialist Reveals the Easiest Carbohydrate to Digest That Few Incorporate into Their Daily Diet
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A Specialist Reveals the Easiest Carbohydrate to Digest That Few Incorporate into Their Daily Diet

From La Nación · (7m ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Nutritionist Diego Sívori identifies white rice as the most easily digestible carbohydrate, contrary to common belief.
  • He advises pairing rice and pasta with simple ingredients, warning that additions like cheese, sauces, and cured meats can hinder digestion and increase calorie intake.
  • Sívori also debunks the myth that cold foods like ice cream are low-calorie, explaining that the body expends energy to warm them, making them less refreshing than perceived.

In a recent appearance on LN+, nutritionist Diego Sívori offered valuable insights into carbohydrate digestion and healthy eating habits, challenging some popular misconceptions. Sívori identified white rice as an "unbeatable" carbohydrate, emphasizing its ease of digestion, a point often overlooked by those who associate all carbohydrates with digestive difficulty. He clarified that while white rice is easily digestible, its preparation is key, cautioning against the common practice of loading it with high-calorie accompaniments like cheese, sauces, and cured meats, which he describes as the "friends" that cause digestive issues.

It's unbeatable. Many say that, being a carbohydrate, it's very difficult to digest, when in reality it's the opposite.

— Diego SívoriSívori introduces white rice as an easily digestible carbohydrate.

Sívori's advice extended to other popular foods, including pasta, which shares similar digestive properties with white rice when prepared simply. He also touched upon summer refreshment choices, debunking the myth that cold foods like ice cream are inherently low in calories. Sívori explained that the body expends significant energy to warm ingested cold food, meaning that the perceived refreshment comes at a caloric cost, with much of the ice cream's energy converting to body heat rather than providing sustained energy.

But there is nothing easier to digest than a plate of rice.

— Diego SívoriSívori emphasizes the digestive ease of rice.

Beyond digestion and calorie myths, Sívori provided practical tips for maintaining muscle mass during warmer months, suggesting cold legumes as a refreshing and protein-rich option. He also addressed the impact of alcohol consumption, noting that colored beverages, particularly aperitifs, tend to cause more severe hangovers. He elaborated on the caloric density of alcohol, explaining how excess intake can lead the body to store fat, especially around the abdomen.

For these two foods, the big problem is their friends. That is, cheese, sauces, and cured meats.

— Diego SívoriSívori explains that accompaniments, not the rice or pasta itself, are often the cause of digestive issues.

From an Argentine perspective, Sívori's advice aligns with a growing awareness of health and nutrition, moving beyond traditional dietary staples to embrace more nuanced understandings of food science. His emphasis on simple preparations and the critical role of "add-ons" in determining a dish's health impact resonates with a population increasingly seeking practical, evidence-based guidance. The nutritionist's clear explanations, delivered in an accessible manner, empower individuals to make more informed dietary choices, distinguishing between genuinely healthy options and those that merely appear so.

For all those who want to refresh themselves without neglecting muscle mass, eat cold legumes.

— Diego SívoriSívori offers a tip for staying refreshed while maintaining muscle mass.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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