Rice sticky, banh chung are traditional dishes that cannot be missed on the Tet tray. These dishes have sticky rice as the main ingredient, combined with other ingredients to create a unique flavor, suitable for the taste of most people. However, there are also people who should not eat these sticky rice dishes to protect their health.
Overweight, obese individuals, those who want to lose weight
Sticky rice dishes have a significant amount of calories. The combination of sticky rice with mung beans, peanuts, grated coconut, coconut milk… in dishes like sticky rice, banh chung, banh tet, makes the amount of calories consumed when eating these dishes very high. Not to mention that you eat them with chicken, beef, gio cha…
If you are overweight, obese, or trying to lose weight, you should stay away from sticky rice dishes.
Diabetic individuals
When entering the stomach, sticky rice will be quickly absorbed. The main component of sticky rice is starch. After being processed, starch will be converted into sugar. People with diabetes who eat too much sticky rice will quickly increase their blood sugar levels in a short period of time, causing difficulties in control.
Individuals with a history of stomach diseases
Sticky rice has a solid, hard-to-cut, branched starch structure. Therefore, dishes made from sticky rice often create a feeling of fullness for a long time, and can even cause indigestion, heartburn… People with a history of stomach diseases should avoid consuming dishes made from sticky rice to limit discomfort, acid reflux, or stomach pain. Sticky rice eaten with fatty foods, pepper, onions, garlic… will cause even more discomfort.
Individuals recovering from illnesses
Because sticky rice is difficult to digest, individuals who are recovering from illnesses should also limit consumption. It is advisable to eat soft, liquid dishes to slowly recover the stomach and help the body absorb nutrients better.
Individuals with open wounds
People with open wounds, inflamed wounds should avoid eating sticky rice as it can delay wound healing. Eating dishes made from sticky rice can cause indigestion and worsen inflammation.