India, Dec. 27 -- Rice is a staple in Indian meals. But often rice gets a bad rep and is discarded entirely from the diet, over concerns for blood sugar spikes. But turns out the issue may not be with the rice always, but how it is cooked and consumed.

Nutritionist Deepshikha Jain took to Instagram on December 27 to address this, clarifying that rice does not automatically cause blood sugar spikes. Instead, the cooking method determines how the body is going to digest and respond to it.

According to her, a plate of rice can either be a source of sugar or fibre. The difference is based on how you prepare it. This also suggests that rice is not entirely the villain, it is often made out to be. You can change the nutritional benefit just b...