The age-old question for health enthusiasts: what's better chapati or rice? No Indian meal is complete without rice or chapati or both. These staple elements of Indian cuisine are either a part of breakfast, lunch or dinner or all three. Let’s dissect the pros and cons to make your life choices easier and read more know which rice is best for your health?

Pros of Rice

• Rice is easy to digest and is probably the best food to eat during an upset stomach.
• Rice contains high amounts of folate (water-soluble vitamin) and this is good for your health.

Cons of Rice

• White rice is commercially available rice which most of you eat. The color of rice looks white as the outer most layer of rice (husk) is removed while processing. This actually causes the rice to lose most of its micronutrients to be washed away. White rice is now devoid of calcium, B complex vitamins, etc.
• Have you ever felt lethargic after eating rice? This is true as white rice increases the blood sugar levels as it has a higher glycemic index. This causes the rice to be not so diabetic friendly.
• Does not contain phosphorous, sodium (you can add it though) or calcium.

Pros of Roti (Chapati)

• Rotis contain high fiber content and thus it is an excellent choice for a good and nutritious meal.
• There are high amounts of protein and healthy complex fats present in rotis. This is required by the body to break down and provide sufficient energy. Also, rotis help you keep satiated for longer periods of time due to this.
• Rotis or chapatis contain a good amount of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and sodium. This helps you to have a healthier diet.
• Rotis are an excellent option for diabetic people as it does not raise blood sugar levels as quickly as rice.
• If you are obese, chapatis are a good option as it helps to keep you satiated and prevents you from eating often.

Cons of Roti (Chapati)

• Rotis are full of fiber but it takes a lot of time to digest the fibers and complex fats. If you are having digestion problems, rotis are not a good option.
• Rotis are sometimes made from maida which should be avoided. Prefer rotis prepared using whole wheat or other multi-grains.

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