Nutritionist Debunks Myth Of Eating Rice Or Roti For Weight Loss
In a run for better weight-losing grain, nutritionist Pooja Makhija has debunked some common myth about rice and roti. Pooja said preference of rice over wheat or vice-versa largely depends on suitability. Some find rice less filling than wheat, which causes over-eating and fat-gain. Meanwhile, perception of roti as something difficult to digest refrains people from eating more, thus associating it with weight-loss. She emphasized, "culprit… read-more
Tags: Rice, Wheat, Pooja Makhija, Health
Courtesy: The Indian Express
China Imports Indian Rice For The First Time In Last Three Decades
Amid border disputes, China has started to import rice from India after its suppliers Thailand, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Vietnam tightened the imports. Reportedly, China’s traditional suppliers have limited their supplies and have raised the prices to $30 per tonne compared to India. Moreover, India has offered rice at highly discounted prices. Earlier, China has continuously avoided purchasing from India - the world's largest rice exporter -… read-more
Tags: China, India, business, Chinese imports, Rice, Vietnam
Courtesy: The Times of India
India To Witness 42% Growth In Rice Export This Year
With a drop in exchange rate and dip in performance of other countries, rice export of India could post a 42% growth from last year. As the other rice exporting countries, Thailand and Vietnam, have experienced drought, their capacity to fulfill foreign demand has come down. Consequently, experts have indicated that India, the world's biggest rice exporter, could increase the export volume to 14 million tonnes in 2020.
Tags: Exports, Rice, Thailand, drought
Courtesy: Reuters