5 Ways To Use Rice Water For Weight Loss: Expert Shares Insights

Rice water is the nutrient-packed starchy water left behind after cooking rice. You shouldn’t underestimate this everyday kitchen leftover that can aid in weight loss in a healthy and sustainable way. We spoke to an expert, Rohit Waghmare, a nutritionist at MultiFit, about the five ways in which rice water aids in weight loss. Keep reading to learn more about the expert insights he shared.

 Rice Water For Weight loss

Here are five ways rice water helps with weight loss, as per Rohit Waghmare, a nutritionist at MultiFit:

1. Start Your Day With Rice Water

Several studies have shown that starting your day with a glass of rice water on an empty stomach can do wonders. It can curb your appetite throughout the day, which indirectly results in a lower calorie intake. 

2. Consume Rice Water Before A Meal

According to several studies, if you drink a glass of rice water thirty minutes before any meal, it can reduce your overall food intake by 10-15%. As rice water is a low-calorie, high-water-content beverage, it can help ensure your overall calorie consumption is lower.

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3. Smoothie Substitute

If you have a sweet tooth, then rice water is a great option to use as a base in a healthy smoothie. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that meal replacements, such as smoothies, can enhance weight loss and improve weight maintenance, with participants losing an average of 5-10% of their body weight over six months.

4. Use Rice Water As A Soup Base

For soups and stews, use rice water as a cooking liquid. According to research, soups can increase satiety and cut calories by as much as 20%, which makes them a useful weight-management tactic. 

5. Add Rice Water To Green Tea

Green tea has been shown to speed up metabolism on its own; infusing it with rice water can aid in weight loss. Green tea has been demonstrated to enhance weight loss benefits by 17% by increasing fat oxidation during moderate exercise.

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