Myth: Eating rice makes you gain weight.

What science says

No single food decides body weight on its own. Overall energy intake, portion sizes, activity and sleep matter far more than whether the grain on the plate is rice or wheat. Rice, like roti, is a source of carbohydrate; whole-grain options add more fibre.

BhojVigyan take

Keep rice if it is part of your normal food culture. Balance the plate — dal or another protein, a vegetable sabzi, curd or salad — and watch the portion instead of removing the grain.

Source & review

WHO — Healthy diet fact sheet — General guidance on balanced diets and energy balance.

Reviewed on 16 August 2026